If you have registered your child for the Bexley 11 Plus test, the next key date in your calendar is Monday 3 August 2026. This is when you will receive your child’s test centre details by email, confirming exactly where and when they will sit the Bexley Selection Test.
With test dates approaching in September, this article provides everything you need to know about test centre allocation, school-based testing options, and what to do if you have not received your child’s 11 plus test invite.
When Will You Receive Your Child’s 11 Plus Test Invite?
The London Borough of Bexley will send test centre invitations by email from 6 PM on Monday 3 August 2026. This email will confirm your child’s:
- Test centre date
- Test centre time
- Test centre location
Important: Check Your Junk Folder
Bexley 11 plus test invite emails can sometimes end up in your junk or spam folder. Make sure you check all email folders regularly from 3 August onwards to avoid missing this critical communication.
What to Do If You Have Not Received Your Test Invite
If you registered your child for the Bexley Selection Test and have not received their test centre details by email, you must contact the School Admissions Team by Friday 7 August 2026.
This deadline applies if:
- You registered your child for the test
- Your child does not attend one of the listed primary schools that manage their own test (see the full list below)
Contact the School Admissions Team:
- Email: selectiontests@bexley.gov.uk
- Address: London Borough of Bexley, School Admissions Team, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Please note: The information on this page is correct at the time of publishing (May 2026).
Bexley 11 Plus Test Dates for September 2026
The Bexley Selection Test takes place across multiple dates in September 2026, depending on where your child will sit the test.
Test Centre Dates at Bexley Grammar Schools
If your child is sitting the test at one of the four Bexley grammar schools, the test will be held between:
Monday 7 September and Thursday 10 September 2026
The four Bexley grammar schools serving as test centres are:
- Beths Grammar School
- Bexley Grammar School
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
- Townley Grammar School
School-Based Test Centre Dates
If your child attends a Bexley primary school that has opted to administer the test on site, they will sit the test between:
Wednesday 2 September and Thursday 10 September 2026
Full List of School-Based Test Centres for the Bexley 11 Plus
The following schools inside and outside of Bexley have opted to administer the Bexley Selection Test on behalf of the London Borough of Bexley. If your child attends one of these schools, they will sit the test at their own school rather than travelling to a grammar school test centre.
Clicking on the primary school name will show you a map of where the school is located.
Important note: These schools support the London Borough of Bexley in the administration of the tests. They do not have any influence over special arrangement agreements, the content of the test, marking, or appeal outcomes.
What to Do If Your Child Is Not on a School-Based Test Centre List
If your child does not attend one of the schools listed above, they will sit the Bexley Selection Test at one of the four Bexley grammar school test centres between 7 and 10 September 2026. You will receive their specific date, time, and location in the 3 August email invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will I receive my child’s Bexley 11 plus test invite?
A: Test centre invitations will be emailed from 6 PM on Monday 3 August 2026. Check your junk folder as the email may end up there.
Q: What if I have not received my child’s test invite by 6 August?
A: You must contact the School Admissions Team by Friday 7 August 2026. Email selectiontests@bexley.gov.uk immediately.
Q: My child attends a Bexley primary school not on the school-based test centre list. Where will they sit the test?
A: They will sit the test at one of the four Bexley grammar schools between 7 and 10 September 2026. Your email invitation will confirm the specific location.
Q: Can I choose my child’s test centre?
A: No, test centres are allocated by the London Borough of Bexley. You will be informed of your child’s allocated test centre in the 3 August email.
Q: What if my child is ill on the test date?
A: If your child is unwell, do not send them to the test. Notify their headteacher immediately and provide medical evidence such as a doctor’s note. Alternative arrangements may be made by the first week of October.
Q: What if we are late to the test centre?
A: Punctuality is essential. Late arrivals will not be allowed to sit the test, and no alternative session will be offered. Plan your journey in advance, allowing extra time for travel delays.
Q: Should I consider 11 plus tuition for my child?
A: Many parents choose an 11 plus tuition centre to help their child prepare for the verbal, numerical and non-verbal reasoning elements of the Bexley Selection Test.
Q: How does the Bexley 11 plus compare to the Kent Test?
A: The Bexley Selection Test and the Kent Test are separate assessments. Achieving a selective standard in the Kent Test or any other selection test will not be considered for the Bexley Selection Test. Your child must sit the Bexley test specifically.
Q: What happens after my child sits the Bexley 11 plus test?
A: Test results will be emailed to parents in early October 2026. Results are also shared with your child’s Bexley primary school headteacher. If your child is deemed selective, you must list one or more Bexley grammar schools as preferences on your eAdmissions application to be considered for a place.
Quick Reference: Key Contacts
School Admissions Team
- Email: selectiontests@bexley.gov.uk
- Address: London Borough of Bexley, School Admissions Team, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT
Test Provider: Quest Assessments (note: they cannot provide information directly to parents)
Important Deadlines:
- 3 August 2026 (6 PM): Test invites emailed
- 7 August 2026: Deadline to contact Bexley if no test invite received
- 2-10 September 2026: School-based test dates
- 7-10 September 2026: Grammar school test centre dates
- Early October 2026: Results emailed to parents
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