Buckinghamshire – Secondary Transfer Test
Paper 1: verbal skills (comprehension, technical English, VR). Paper 2: maths & non-verbal/spatial
Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school
Key dates
Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)
Outline published (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)- Registration closes
- Jun 2027
- Registration opens
- May 2027
- Test
- Early Sep 2027
- Results
- Mid-Oct 2027
Exact days not yet published. Bucks state-primary pupils are entered automatically.Source: Official (opens in a new tab) · Verified 12 October 2026
Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)
Taken place- Registration closes
- 2 Jun 2026 (3pm)Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 1 May 2026
- Test
- 10 Sep 2026 (practice test 8 Sep)
- Results
- 9 Oct 2026
Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Paper format
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (reading, grammar, punctuation, spelling) | Not stated | 25 | Multiple choice |
| verbal reasoning | 20 (+5 practice each) |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-verbal reasoning (4 sections) | Not stated | 4 × 5 | Multiple choice |
| maths | 25 (+5 practice) |
Sample paper
Schools using this test (13)
- Aylesbury Grammar SchoolAylesbury · Boys
- Aylesbury High SchoolAylesbury · Girls
- Beaconsfield High SchoolBeaconsfield · Girls
- Burnham Grammar SchoolBurnham · Mixed
- Chesham Grammar SchoolChesham · Mixed
- Dr Challoner's Grammar SchoolAmersham · Boys
- Dr Challoner's High SchoolLittle Chalfont · Girls
- John Hampden Grammar SchoolHigh Wycombe · Boys
- Royal Grammar SchoolHigh Wycombe · Boys
- Royal Latin SchoolBuckingham · Mixed
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar SchoolAylesbury · Mixed
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar SchoolMarlow · Mixed
- Wycombe High SchoolHigh Wycombe · Girls
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Buckinghamshire – Secondary Transfer Test?
The Buckinghamshire – Secondary Transfer Test is set by GL Assessment. Paper 1: verbal skills (comprehension, technical English, VR). Paper 2: maths & non-verbal/spatial.
How long is the Buckinghamshire – Secondary Transfer Test?
Timings in minutes. Paper 1: Verbal Skills: English (reading, grammar, punctuation, spelling) 25, verbal reasoning 20 (+5 practice each); Paper 2: Maths & Non-Verbal Skills: Non-verbal reasoning (4 sections) 4 × 5, maths 25 (+5 practice).
When is the registration deadline for the Buckinghamshire – Secondary Transfer Test?
For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Jun 2027. Test: Early Sep 2027. Status: Outline published (projected from last year's dates, not yet announced by the school). Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Which schools use the Buckinghamshire – Secondary Transfer Test?
Aylesbury Grammar School (Aylesbury), Aylesbury High School (Aylesbury), Beaconsfield High School (Beaconsfield), Burnham Grammar School (Burnham), Chesham Grammar School (Chesham), Dr Challoner's Grammar School (Amersham), Dr Challoner's High School (Little Chalfont), John Hampden Grammar School (High Wycombe), Royal Grammar School (High Wycombe), Royal Latin School (Buckingham), Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (Aylesbury), Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (Marlow), Wycombe High School (High Wycombe).