Local authority selection test
Redbridge 11+ Selection Test guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
- Member schools
- 2
At a glance
- Route type
- Local authority selection test
- Administrator
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Assessment provider
- GL Assessment
- Delivery
- Two papers: English and Verbal Reasoning, followed by Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Subjects and stages
- English
- Verbal Reasoning
- Mathematics
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
1. Redbridge 11 plus
Registered Year 5 pupils sit the selection test in Year 6 for September 2027 entry.
Registration and dates
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | When1 May 2026 |
| Registration closes | When15 June 2026 |
| Test date | When18 September 2026 |
Scoring and eligibility
The two papers are used by the grammar schools to determine selective eligibility; results are emailed in October and schools apply their own admission criteria to allocate places.
Schools using this route
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Woodford County High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Areas covered
Relevant skills and exercises
- Build English comprehension skills
Draw one supported conclusion that is not directly stated.
- Try Comprehension X-Ray
Free interactive practice relevant to English comprehension.
- Build maths and numerical reasoning skills
Select and perform a short sequence of operations in context.
- Try Step Builder
Free interactive practice relevant to maths and numerical reasoning.
- Build verbal reasoning skills
Choose the option closest in meaning to a target word.
- Try Synonym Spectrum
Free interactive practice relevant to verbal reasoning.
- Build non-verbal and spatial reasoning skills
Combine row or column rules to select one missing figure.
- Try Matrix Machine
Free interactive practice relevant to non-verbal and spatial reasoning.
Questions families ask
Who administers the Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test?
London Borough of Redbridge administers the Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test?
2 schools use this route in the current catalog: Ilford County High School and Woodford County High School.
What does the Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test assess?
The verified subjects are English, Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Where do families register for the Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test?
Use the official registration page linked in this guide. The verified destination is https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/schools/school-admissions/redbridge-11-plus/.
How current is the information for Redbridge 11 Plus Selection Test?
Trace Learn reviewed 1 attached evidence source by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Redbridge 11 plus
London Borough of Redbridge. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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