About the school
Bournemouth School says all students wishing to join Year 7 must sit an entrance test. It is part of the Dorset Consortium of Grammar Schools, which shares one set of entrance tests across Bournemouth School, Bournemouth School for Girls, Parkstone Grammar School and Poole Grammar School.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The 2027 Year 7 open evening was held on Thursday, 9 July 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm; the school also says its annual open evening is the best opportunity to obtain relevant information about joining Year 7.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Consortium | The Dorset Consortium of Grammar Schools |
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Bournemouth School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The late registration form asks whether the student is in receipt of an EHCP, is a looked after/previously looked after child, is entitled to Pupil Premium, or is the child of a current member of staff employed by the school for two or more years, but no catchment rule is stated on the provided pages. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | 13 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 26 Sep 2026 |
The page gives exact dates for September 2027 entry, not the upcoming 2028 cycle. For 2027 entry, registration opened 13 April 2026, the on-time deadline was 4 September 2026 (noon), test information was sent by 18 September 2026, the entrance tests were on 26 September 2026, results were emailed on 16 October 2026, the local authority application deadline was 31 October 2026, late registration closed 29 January 2027 (noon), and late testing was on 23 February 2027. The page states that from Sep
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