Entry into Years 7-11 in the Current Academic Year (The Post 11+ Entry Procedure)

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is a selective boys' grammar school, with responsibility for setting its own testing and admission requirements.

Are there any places available?

2024-2025 Admission Number Actual Number Places available Number on Waiting List 
Year 7 from Sept 2024 160 160 0 0
Year 8 from Sept 2024 160 160 0 1
Year 9 from Sept 2024 160 159 1 0
Year 10 from Sept 2024 160 160 0 1

Year 11 Admissions are considered for exceptional circumstances - please contact admissions@bishopwordsworths.org.uk in the first instance to discuss.

(Last updated 13 December 2024)

Financial Assistance

The BWS Foundation provides grants to pupils not currently at the School but who need financial assistance to support their application, for example attending open days and the Post 11+ examination. For information on how to apply, please see our Financial Assistance page.

Information Leaflet for Post 11+ Entry
Late Entry Application Form
Late Entry Privacy Notice