About the school
Bristol Grammar School is an independent school in Bristol with Senior School entry points from Year 7 to Year 10, and a Sixth Form. Its main Senior School entry point is Year 7, with assessments and a school reference or recent report considered as part of the process.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
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| Founded | 1532 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Years 7–11: £7,422 per term (with effect from the Autumn term 2026, inclusive of VAT at 20%) |
📅 Open days: Parents can book a visit to BGS; the site also lists open events, individual tours and taster days.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
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| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Creative Writing, Comprehension, Problem-solving, Arithmetic |
📄 Free Bristol Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
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| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Year 7 entry, assessments take place on a choice of two Saturdays in January ahead of joining in September; sample papers are sent towards the end of the Autumn term to applicants.
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