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What score do you need for the Birmingham 11+?

A qualifying score, a priority score and a past offer figure answer different questions.

The answer

For September 2027 entry, the published qualifying score is 205. Read its scope and the allocation rules below.

Published figures and their scope

Qualification and priority are different

For 2027, Birmingham’s qualifying threshold is 205. The King Edward VI schools’ priority threshold is 224. Each school’s admissions categories still determine priority. Section scores are adjusted for age; raw marks are not provided.

September 2027 entry. Checked 2026-09-30.

Read a past cutoff with its category

For 2026 entry, Camp Hill School for Boys reported 254 and 6,831 metres for Category 5 in March. This is one school, category and allocation round. It does not predict a 2027 offer.

September 2026 entry. Checked 2026-09-30.

What happens below 205?

The Foundation states that applicants below the qualifying score will not be considered and advises parents not to list the school. Read its results guidance and the school’s policy before completing preferences.

September 2027 entry. Checked 2026-09-30.

Use practice to decide what to learn next

A percentage in a practice quiz shows how many of those questions your child answered correctly. It cannot be converted into an official age-standardised admissions score from this page.

Official evidence

Questions parents ask

Does qualifying guarantee a Birmingham school offer?

Read the school’s current allocation policy as well as the qualifying threshold. Historic offer figures describe a particular entry year and category; they do not predict your child’s result.

Choose useful practice for your child

The free diagnostic helps you choose what to practise next. A practice result is not an official admissions score.

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