Chesham Grammar School

Chesham Grammar School in Chesham, 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.

Chesham Grammar School offers approximately 180 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Admission requires achieving a qualifying score of 121 in the Secondary Transfer Test.

Priority is given to children residing in the school's designated catchment area. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register for the test via the Buckinghamshire Council website and submit the CAF. Key dates: Registration Opens: 1 May 2026; Registration Closes: 2 June 2026 (3:00 PM); Practice Test: 8 September 2026; Transfer Test: 10 September 2026; Results Released: 9 October 2026; Application Deadline: 31 October 2026; National Offer Day: 1 March 2027. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Familiarise with the GL Assessment test format., Focus on Maths, English, and Reasoning., Practice time management strategies.. 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.