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Register for the secondary selection test

Bexley Selection Test 2026

Important dates

If your child is starting secondary school in September 2027, here are the important dates you need to know.

Late registrations will not be accepted.

  • Registration opens - 1 March 2026
     
  • Registration closes - Midnight on 31 March 2026
     
  • Bexley Test for pupils who attend a primary school acting as a test centre on behalf of the London Borough of Bexley - Between 2 and 10 September 2026
     
  • Grammar School Test Centres - for all other pupils - 7 to 10 September 2026
     
  • Results day - October 2026 (Date to be confirmed)

All registered children will be invited to attend one of these sessions, either at their own school or at one of the four grammar school test centres.

Bexley Grammar Schools (Test centres)

Beths Grammar School (boys), Bexley Grammar School (mixed), Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School (mixed), and Townley Grammar School (girls).

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Who can take the Bexley Test?

Children currently in Year 5 who were born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 can take the Bexley Test in 2026.

If your child is outside this age range but is expected to transfer to secondary school in September 2027, email SelectionTests@bexley.gov.uk.

During the registration process, it is your responsibility to register your child online. This includes children who attend Bexley primary schools. Registration after 31 March 2026 will not be accepted, and there is no appeal process.

Things to consider before you register

The Bexley Selection test is only valid for the four listed Bexley grammar schools.   

Medway Council has its own Medway Test and Kent County Council has its own Kent Test.

  • Selection process is extremely competitive: Only about 30% of children achieve a high enough mark to be able to apply to grammar school. Last year, 5,866 pupils sat the test, and 2070 were deemed selective.
  • Everyone wishing to sit the test must apply within the registration window – 1 to 31 March 2026: Children attending Bexley primary schools will not automatically be registered.
  • Achieving the selective standard: This does not guarantee a grammar school place, but it does mean the grammar schools consider your application against their admission arrangements.
  • You have read our Information for parents: It contains important information about the whole Bexley Selection Test process, and answer any questions you may have - View Bexley Selection Test 2026 - Information for parents (coming soon)
  • Application deadlines: Ensure you complete the registration process within the specified registration window, as late applications will not be accepted and there is no appeal process.

If your child has special educational needs (SEN)

If your child has a disability or special educational needs that may affect their ability to take the test, you may consider requesting special arrangements.

View the Bexley Selection Test - Special arrangements policy

Requests must be submitted to schools by the last day of spring term 2026 (as applicable to your child’s school).

Registering your child for the Bexley Selection Test

You will need to register your child for the Bexley Selection Test online.

Registration for the 2026 Bexley Selection Test will open on 1 March 2026 and close at midnight on 31 March 2026 for children entering secondary school in September 2027. Late registrations will not be accepted.