How to Apply

to Bradford Grammar School

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Applying to the school is an exciting step toward shaping your future, and we’re here to make the process as smooth as possible. Simply follow the steps below to guide you through each stage of the application journey.

1. Come and visit

We recommend that you come along to an open event before applying for a place.
View our open events page for dates and to book.

If you would like further information, please contact:

Junior School admissions:
Sarah Lockett on 01274 553713 email admissions.jnr@bradfordgrammar.com

Senior School and Sixth Form admissions:
Karen Hewitt on 01274 553702 / 07976 985592 or email admissions@bradfordgrammar.com

2. Submit the online application form

To start the process for entry please submit the application form. Please note there is a non-refundable card payment of £60 (including VAT) to be made on completion of this form.

This process starts a school year in advance of the date you wish to apply for your child to join Bradford Grammar School. For example, for entry into Year 6 (Juniors), applications commence when your child is in Year 5. For Year 7 (Seniors) entries, applications commence when your child is in Year 6.

Mid-year applications or applications made outside these timelines are slightly different. Please contact our Admissions Manager for further details admissions@bradfordgrammar.com.

3. Entry Assessment Day

Following receipt of the completed application forms an invitation to one of our assessment days will be issued. Students will be invited into school for a day where they will sit age appropriate assessments. Specimen questions are available on request.

Further details about the key assessment dates can be found below.

4. Outcome

Following the assessment day you will receive a letter informing you of the outcome. An outcome letter will be sent out within two weeks of your child sitting their entrance exam.

Successful Year 7 candidates will receive an invitation to have a Taster Day in school. This Taster Day gives children an opportunity to meet their future classmates, make friends and see what BGS has to offer.

Key Assessment Dates

Assessment dates for 2026/2027 entry

Reception assessments: week commencing 23 February & 2 March 2026
Closing date: 6 February 2026

Year 1 assessments: week commencing 9 March 2026
Closing date: 13 February 2026

Year 2 assessments: week commencing 9 February 2026
Closing date: 30 January 2026

Years 3 & 4 assessments: week commencing 2 February 2026
Closing date: 23 January 2026

Years 5 & 6 assessments: week commencing 2 February 2026
Closing date: 23 January 2026

If you wish to speak to someone regarding the Junior School assessments, please contact Sarah Lockett, Admissions Team on 01274 553713 or admissions.jnr@bradfordgrammar.com.

Assessment dates for 2026/2027 entry
Year 7

Year 7 Assisted Places Assessment: 26 November 2025
Closing Date: 17 November 2025

Entrance Exams: Week commencing 19 January 2026
Closing Date: 9 January 2026

Year 8  to 10

Entrance Exams: 17 March 2026
Closing Date: 6 March 2026

Please contact Karen Hewitt, Admissions Manager on 01274 553702 or admissions@bradfordgrammar.com for further details.

An information pack containing the necessary forms for completion can be requested by contacting Mrs Karen Hewitt on 01274 553702 or admissions@bradfordgrammar.com.

If you would like to proceed with an application, please complete the registration form online.

Financial assistance is available for students joining the Sixth Form in Year 12. For more information, visit our Fees, Scholarships and Assisted Places Awards page. The closing date for receipt of Assisted Places Awards applications is Monday 23 February 2026.

If you would like to download a copy of our prospectus, please visit the Request a Prospectus page.

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