The Gloucestershire Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry into Year 7 in September 2028 will take place on Saturday 3rd July 2027. If your child is currently in Year 5 and wishes to apply for a place at a Gloucestershire Grammar School, they must take this test.

Registration will open on Monday 8th February 2027 (12 noon) and close on Friday 19th March 2027 (12 noon).

Following the Gloucestershire Grammar Schools announcement earlier this year the test provider will be Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE). The admissions test will consist of three FSCE papers: 

• Adventure Paper: English and Maths, with Multiple Choice Answer options;
• Beacon Paper: English and Maths, where you respond with Short Written Answers;
• Compass Paper: any of the following subjects you learn at school: Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Maths, Music, Physical Education, Science, with Multiple Choice Answer options.

FSCE Information on Entrance Test for Year 7 Entry

FSCE FAQs for Prospective Parents Gloucestershire

FSCE Familiarisation Guide Information for Children Gloucestershire

FSCE Familiarisation Guide Information for Parents Gloucestershire