St Olave's Grammar School — 11+ Year 7 entry & how to prepare

Orpington, Bromley · Boys · Ofsted Outstanding (2019) · 124 Year 7 places · Attainment 8 83.6 (2025)

The test

School's own two-stage test — School's own papers.

Stage 1: one hour, multiple choice — English + Logic (VR/NVR) + Maths on OMR sheet. Top 450 sit Stage 2 in November: written English & Maths.

How to apply

Register with the school in June of Year 5 (window is short — about three weeks). Stage 1 mid-September, Stage 2 mid-November, after the 31 October CAF.

Preparation

Official Stage 1 & 2 sample question PDFs and an OMR answer-sheet mock-up are on the school site.

Common questions

What test does St Olave's Grammar School use for Year 7 entry?

School's own two-stage test (School's own papers). Stage 1: one hour, multiple choice — English + Logic (VR/NVR) + Maths on OMR sheet. Top 450 sit Stage 2 in November: written English & Maths.

How do you apply to St Olave's Grammar School?

Register with the school in June of Year 5 (window is short — about three weeks). Stage 1 mid-September, Stage 2 mid-November, after the 31 October CAF.

Is preparation allowed for St Olave's Grammar School?

Official Stage 1 & 2 sample question PDFs and an OMR answer-sheet mock-up are on the school site.

School details last checked 2026-07. Always confirm on the school's own admissions page before applying.