Year 7 Admissions

Thank you for considering Queen Elizabeth Grammar School for the next stage in your child’s education.

Pupils will be selected for a place at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School on the basis of their aptitude for the academic nature of the education offered at the school, such selection being by way of evidence of aptitude from the entrance test. All who are considering applying for a place at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School should register for the entrance test application online. Please note that this does not replace the Local Authority online preference form (SA3) which must also be completed, otherwise a valid application will not have been made.
Please refer to the Admissions Policy for further information.

Admissions into Year 7 in September 2025 – Entrance Test

The Entrance Test registration form is currently closed and will open on 1st May 2024

School Tour booking is currently closed and will open on 3rd June 2024

The Admission Arrangements for 2025 – 2026 has been agreed and published. Please click on the link above to access the policy.

Information about the entrance test can be found below.

Entrance Test Information

School Tours

Our school tours will give families a chance to come and look around the school on a normal school day.  Tours have been scheduled for Thursday 27th June & Friday 5th July.

There will be 4 tour sessions available each day at 9am, 10.45am, 12.15pm & 2.30pm. Places are limited and early booking is advised. Please only book 1 tour session per family.

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Grindrod, Admissions Secretary at jgrindrod@qegs.cumbria.sch.uk