The exam at a glance
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls uses The Grammar Schools in Birmingham Entrance Test for Year 7 entry. The school’s admissions page says families should follow the Birmingham Grammar Schools admissions timetable for the relevant entrance-test dates.
For children applying for September 2028 entry, the test will be taken in autumn 2027. The school is part of the Birmingham grammar schools process rather than running a separate Camp Hill Girls test.
At the time of writing, the test format, provider, subjects tested and delivery method are not confirmed for 2028 entry in the sources reviewed. Because of that, it is safest to treat this as a consortium-set assessment and to check the school’s admissions page and the Birmingham grammar schools admissions pages regularly for the official familiarisation materials and instructions.
What the day looks like in broad terms is clearer than the paper format itself: families register through the Birmingham grammar schools process, children attend the entrance test on the published test date, results are then issued before the secondary school application deadline, and parents must still complete their local authority school preferences through the normal admissions system.
For a school-specific overview, practice resources and alerts, these pages are useful alongside the official information:
- The King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls 11+ guide (format, catchment, dates)
- Free email alerts for this school's key dates
Registration and key dates
Registration for Camp Hill Girls is part of the Grammar Schools in Birmingham entrance-test process. The school’s own admissions page directs parents to the Birmingham grammar schools admissions timetable and says any changes to already published entrance-test dates or plans will be communicated as soon as possible.
For the most recent published cycle reviewed, the Birmingham grammar schools set out a clear timetable on their admissions website. That gives parents the best guide to the usual pattern for future years, although you should always wait for the official 2028-entry timetable before relying on exact dates.
- Registration usually opens in early May.
- The application deadline is usually at the end of June.
- The test is usually held in early-to-mid September. The current ElevenReady verified note for this school gives a typical exam date of 12 September 2026, which fits that pattern.
- Results are usually released in mid-October, before the national secondary application deadline.
- You must also submit your local authority secondary school application by 31 October naming the schools you want to apply for.
On registration, the Birmingham grammar schools website explains the process and provides the application route for the entrance test. Read the registration guidance carefully when the new cycle opens, because schools may ask for supporting information where relevant.
Documents and details commonly needed in selective-school registration include a child’s personal details, current school details and home address information. If your child is applying under a priority linked to Pupil Premium, check the official wording carefully and be ready to provide whatever evidence the admission authority asks for in that year’s process.
Parents who want reminders as soon as dates are confirmed can use:
And for a single school summary page:
Who can apply: catchment and admissions
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls is a girls’ grammar school admitting pupils at Year 7 and Year 12. The school also notes that in-year admissions may be possible in Years 7 to 10 if places become available.
The admissions page links parents to a catchment area map, so catchment matters in the oversubscription process. If you are planning a move, use the official map rather than assumptions based on postcodes or distance estimates.
The school also states that children who are eligible for Pupil Premium can receive early access to an online support platform for familiarisation. That is worth checking early if it may apply to your child, because support arrangements are often time-sensitive.
For the September 2025 intake, the school says the priority score remained 224 and the qualifying score was 205. Those figures are useful as historical context only. They are not a prediction for 2028 entry, and parents should not treat them as targets or cut-offs for future years.
The school is part of the King Edward VI Foundation and uses the shared Birmingham grammar schools entrance-test route. In practice, that means parents need to think about two separate steps:
- Register for the Birmingham grammar schools entrance test.
- Submit the local authority school application listing the schools you want your child to be considered for.
Where competition is concerned, stick to official information. The school and the admissions authority publish the rules that determine whether a child can be considered and how places are prioritised. If you need the latest wording on catchment, Pupil Premium priority or score thresholds, check the school’s admissions page and the current admissions policy directly rather than relying on forums or older advice.
A month-by-month preparation plan
Because the exact paper format for 2028 entry is not yet confirmed in the sources reviewed, the best preparation is broad, steady and skills-based. For most Year 5 children, consistency matters more than long hours.
| Month | What to do |
| September to December (Year 5) | Keep it light: around 1 to 2 hours a week split into short sessions. Focus on core reading, vocabulary, careful comprehension, secure arithmetic and calm study habits. This is the right stage for building accuracy and confidence rather than rushing into heavy test practice. |
| January to March | Increase gently to 2 to 3 hours a week. Start introducing question sets with a little time pressure, but only once your child can do the untimed version accurately. Keep one session each week for reading and one for maths fluency. |
| April to May | Move to 3 to 4 hours a week if your child is coping well. This is a good point to check the official admissions pages for the new test cycle, register when the window opens and download any official familiarisation information as soon as it appears. |
| June | Begin more deliberate timed work. One short timed section each week is usually enough at first. Review mistakes carefully: was it a knowledge gap, a rushed answer, a misread instruction or a stamina issue? |
| July | Use 3 to 4 hours a week over several short sessions. Start combining sections, practise switching between topics and work on staying calm after a difficult question. If official familiarisation materials have been published, prioritise those over generic resources. |
| August | This is the month for realistic rehearsal, not cramming. Aim for 4 to 5 hours a week, including one fuller timed paper or mixed session, plus careful review. Keep some days completely free. Tired children do not learn well. |
| Early September | Taper slightly in the final week. Do short refreshers, not exhausting marathons. Focus on routine, sleep, breakfast, travel plans and confidence. |
A simple rule works well: accuracy first, timing second, stamina third. If a child starts timed papers too early, they can practise panic instead of practising method.
Subject by subject: what to practise
The exact tested subjects for 2028 entry are not confirmed in the sources reviewed, so parents should avoid narrowing preparation too early. Until official familiarisation materials are published, a broad programme is the safest approach.
English and reading
Build strong comprehension habits: reading carefully, finding evidence, spotting tone, understanding vocabulary in context and summarising accurately. A child preparing for grammar school benefits from reading a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, discussing what the writer is doing and keeping a note of new vocabulary.
Practical preparation includes short comprehension exercises, vocabulary review, spelling patterns, punctuation accuracy and concise written explanations. If the official familiarisation later confirms a particular format, adapt to that; until then, focus on clear reading and precise understanding.
Mathematics
Keep arithmetic quick and accurate: number bonds, times tables, fractions, decimals, percentages and the four operations. Then practise multi-step problem solving so your child learns to decide what the question is asking before calculating.
Useful habits include estimating before working, checking whether an answer is sensible and writing down enough method to avoid careless slips. For selective tests, secure basics matter more than racing ahead into unfamiliar topics.
Reasoning and problem solving
Because the board style has not been confirmed, it is sensible to prepare for general reasoning rather than a named commercial format. That means practising pattern-spotting, logical thinking, information handling, processing instructions carefully and working systematically through unfamiliar questions.
The aim is not to memorise tricks. It is to help your child stay calm when a question looks new, break it into steps and eliminate wrong answers where possible.
Writing and extended response
No official source reviewed here confirms whether there is any writing component for 2028 entry, so do not over-commit to this unless the admissions pages later say so. That said, regular writing still helps. Short pieces with clear structure, accurate punctuation and thoughtful vocabulary support overall literacy and confidence.
Once official materials appear, let them shape your final focus. Until then, broad English, maths and reasoning preparation is the most sensible route.
Practice papers and mock exams
Practice papers are most useful when they are part of a routine, not just a score-chasing exercise. A good pattern is:
- Do a short section or paper under sensible conditions.
- Mark it carefully.
- Sort mistakes into types: knowledge gap, timing, misread question, presentation or nerves.
- Redo only the missed questions a day or two later.
- Keep a notebook of recurring errors.
Until the official 2028 familiarisation materials are published, use practice to strengthen underlying skills rather than to assume an exact future paper style. Once official materials are released, make those your priority.
You can use ElevenReady’s school-specific resources here:
- Free King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls practice papers (one per tested subject, with answers)
- The King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls 11+ guide (format, catchment, dates)
- Free email alerts for this school's key dates
If you use mock exams, treat them as a rehearsal for routine and resilience. They can help with pacing, sitting still, listening to instructions and recovering after one hard section. They should not be used to frighten a child or to predict an outcome months in advance.
On the day
Keep the morning simple. Lay out clothes, pens if required, travel details and any confirmation paperwork the night before. Aim to arrive in good time without turning the journey into a very early start.
Breakfast should be familiar rather than ambitious. Children usually do best with normal food, water and a calm tone from the adults around them.
In the room, the best reminders are practical:
- Listen carefully to instructions.
- Keep going if one question feels odd.
- Do not dwell on a mistake.
- Check answers if there is time, especially skipped items and arithmetic.
After the test, avoid a post-mortem in the car. Most children feel better if the day ends with something ordinary and pleasant rather than a long analysis of what they got right or wrong.
After the exam: results, allocation and appeals
After the entrance test, results are normally released before the deadline for secondary school applications, so families can make informed preferences. For the Birmingham grammar schools process, parents must still complete their local authority application and list the schools they want to be considered for.
National allocation day for secondary places is 1 March each year, or the next working day if that falls on a weekend. If your child is offered a place, the local authority will explain what to do next.
If your child is not offered a place, the usual routes are:
- joining the waiting list if the school and local authority allow this under the admissions process, and
- considering an appeal, following the published appeals timetable and guidance.
Appeals are not a re-sit of the test. They usually focus on whether the admissions rules were applied correctly and, where relevant, whether there are exceptional reasons a place should be offered. Always read the current appeals guidance from the admission authority before deciding how to proceed.
What has changed recently
From the official school information reviewed, two recent points stand out.
- The school’s admissions page states that for September 2025 the priority score remained 224 and the qualifying score was 205.
- The school also says that children eligible for Pupil Premium can receive early access to an online support platform for familiarisation.
Beyond that, no further clearly announced change to the exam board, paper format or admissions structure for 2028 entry was confirmed in the sources reviewed. Parents should therefore check the school’s admissions page and the Birmingham grammar schools admissions pages regularly for the next published cycle.
Frequently asked questions
When is the King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls 11+ exam?
For 2028 entry, the test will be in autumn 2027. The exact date should be taken from the Birmingham grammar schools admissions timetable when it is published.
Does Camp Hill Girls run its own 11+ test?
No. The school uses The Grammar Schools in Birmingham Entrance Test rather than a separate school-only test.
What subjects are in the exam?
For 2028 entry, the tested subjects are not confirmed in the sources reviewed. Check the school and Birmingham grammar schools admissions pages for official familiarisation materials.
Is there a catchment area for Camp Hill Girls?
Yes. The school’s admissions page links to a catchment area map, so use the official map when checking whether your address falls within the relevant area.
Do Pupil Premium children get any support?
Yes. The school says children eligible for Pupil Premium can receive early access to an online support platform for familiarisation.
Do I still need to apply through my local authority?
Yes. Registering for the entrance test is separate from the normal secondary school application, so you must also submit your local authority preferences by the published deadline.
Sources
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls – Admissions and Open Days: School uses The Grammar Schools in Birmingham Entrance Test; parents should follow the Birmingham Grammar Schools Admissions Timetable; changes to published entrance-test dates/plans will be communicated; girls’ grammar school admitting at Year 7 and Year 12; possible in-year admissions in Years 7 t
- Birmingham City Council – Apply for a secondary school place: Parents must also apply for secondary school places through the local authority; the application deadline is 31 October.
- GOV.UK – School admission appeals: General appeals process information after offers are made.
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Written by ElevenReady from the school's published information and reviewed by a person before publishing. Last reviewed 20 October 2026. Exam arrangements change. Check the school's admissions page for the current year.