Beaconsfield High School

Beaconsfield High School in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire uses Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (GL Assessment). The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Beaconsfield High School offers approximately 180 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Applicants must attain a minimum qualifying score (121) in the secondary transfer test.

The school serves its designated catchment area within Buckinghamshire. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Apply via Buckinghamshire Council's portal for the test and submit the Local Authority CAF. Key dates: Registration Opens: 1 May 2026; Registration Closes: 2 June 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): Practice: 8 September 2026, Test: 10 September 2026; Results to Parents: 9 October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Thoroughly prepare for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test., Work on vocabulary and spatial reasoning., Practice fast-paced multiple-choice questions.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (GL Assessment) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.