About the school
St. Olave's Grammar School invites applications for Year 7 from boys in Year 6 who sit its Selective Entrance Test. The school is in Orpington and runs a two-stage entrance process for Year 7 admission.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mr. A Rees |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open Evening for 2028 entry: Thursday 24 June 2027, 3.30pm - 7.30pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Logic, Mathematics |
📄 Free St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school states it selects pupils purely on the basis of high academic performance in its entrance tests. Up to 10 Year 7 places are available each year for applicants in receipt of Pupil Premium, and up to 4 places are available annually via the Wakeham Choristership Scheme. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | 7 Jun 2027 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 28 Jun 2027 |
| Typical exam date | 17 Sep 2027 |
2028 entry: Open Evening 2027-06-24, outcome of SET mid-October (before Half Term), Stage 2 Entrance Test for those invited back on 2027-11-12, all entrance tests take place at St. Olave's Grammar School, National Offer Day 2028-03-01, Year 7 Taster Morning TBC. The school also lists 2027 entry dates on the same page.
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