What score do you need for the Buckinghamshire 11+?
Separate the qualification decision from the school’s allocation rules.
The answer
For September 2027 entry, the published qualifying score is 121. Read its scope and the allocation rules below.
Published figures and their scope
Qualifying, 2027 entry
121
Secondary Transfer Test
Read the score on the right scale
The result is adjusted for age and weighted across verbal, mathematical and non-verbal skills. A score of 121 or above qualifies a child to be considered for a grammar-school place.
September 2027 entry. Checked 2026-09-30.
What happens below 121?
A result below 121 usually means a child is not qualified. The council identifies possible routes through Selection Review, admission appeal or Pupil Premium provisions. Check the relevant school policy and official process before acting.
September 2027 entry. Checked 2026-09-30.
Qualification is the first decision
Qualification allows consideration for a place. It does not settle the allocation of a particular school. Check the school’s current admissions policy and address rules as well as the test result.
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
- Buckinghamshire Council: Grammar schools and transfer testing
September 2027 entry. Accessed 2026-09-30.
- Buckinghamshire Council: Secondary Transfer Test results
September 2027 entry. Accessed 2026-09-30.
Questions parents ask
Does qualifying guarantee a Buckinghamshire 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.