About the school
Wolverhampton Grammar School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18. It says most students join at Year 7, with entrance tests for Year 7, 8 and 9 held in January each year.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4 to 18 |
| Founded | 1512 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The admissions page links to Open Days and says that for students in Year 5, the school's Discovery Day in the spring is designed to give a taste of senior school life ahead of the entrance test the following year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Wolverhampton Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says it offers several means tested bursaries and scholarships. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The page says the entrance tests for Year 7, 8 and 9 are held in January each year. It also says the tests for September 2026 entry have already taken place and that for students in Year 5, a Discovery Day is held in the spring ahead of sitting the entrance test the following year.
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