Haberdashers' Adams 11+ Exam Guide

About the school

Haberdashers’ Adams is a selective state grammar school for boys and girls aged 11-18, with boarding for boys. The school says most pupils join in Year 7, admitting 135 day pupils and up to 15 boarders.

School type	Grammar · Co-educational
Age range	11-18
Headteacher	Daniel Biggins
Sixth form	Yes

📅 Open days: Open Week will take place during the week of 2027-03-15. For prospective Sixth Form pupils, the school will hold an Open Morning on 2027-01-26, with booking opening on 2026-12-01. Senior Boarding Open Evening is on 2027-01-26 at 4pm.

Entrance exam

Exam board / format	GL Assessment
Consortium	West Midlands Grammar Schools
Delivery	Paper-based
Subjects tested	English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning

📄 Free Haberdashers' Adams practice papers (PDF)

Admissions & catchment

Catchment	Open to all — no catchment requirement
Detail	The site says day places for Year 7 entry are awarded on a merit basis according to results in the entrance examination. Boarding places are awarded on a merit basis according to results in the examination as well as suitability for boarding and boarding need.
Places (Year 7)	150

Key dates

Registration opens	5 May 2026
Registration deadline	26 Jun 2026
Typical exam date	14 Sep 2026

Application timeline states registration is in May-June, the entrance test is in September when prospective pupils are in Year 6, results are received mid October, the local authority application deadline is end October, and school allocation is confirmed in March. For September 2028 entry, the school says Open Week will be during the week of 2027-03-15, Junior Boarding Open Afternoons will be in November 2026 and March 2027, the entrance test registration portal will be open from the beginning

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