Royal Latin School 11+
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How to get into Royal Latin School
Royal Latin School is a selective secondary school in Buckinghamshire. To get into Royal Latin School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Royal Latin School with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
The Royal Latin School is a selective Grammar school that requires students to satisfy academic criteria for entry. Students join Year 7 after taking the 11+ selection tests administered by Buckinghamshire Council [1].
Children born between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2025 (see key dates). The school offers 174 places annually for Year 7 admission [1].
Children must achieve a minimum score of 121 in the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) or qualification by a Selection Review Panel. The STT assesses verbal, non-verbal and mathematical skills with age-standardised scoring. Families can also request a Selection Review if their child doesn't meet the score due to specific circumstances.
Application Process
Registration for children attending schools outside Buckinghamshire opens on Friday 2nd May 2025 and closes on Friday 13th June 2025 (see key dates). Children attending Buckinghamshire primary schools are automatically entered and do not need separate registration.
Secondary school application forms become available in early September 2025 and must be submitted by 31st October 2025 (see key dates) to the home local authority. Passing the entrance exam does not guarantee school placement as many grammar schools are oversubscribed with qualified children.
- Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) through the local authority
- Name Royal Latin School as a preferred choice on the application
- Register for testing through the Grammar Schools and Transfer Test page on Buckinghamshire County website
- Provide required documentation including proof of address and birth certificate
- Contact details available in the school information section
Examination Details
A practice test takes place on Tuesday 9th September 2025, with the main Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test held on Thursday 11th September 2025 (see key dates). Test results are released after 4pm on Friday 10th October 2025 (see key dates).
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test consists of two one-hour papers supplied by GL Assessment. Children take both papers on the same day with a short break in between. All questions are multiple-choice and answered on separate answer sheets.
- Paper 1: English comprehension, technical English (grammar, punctuation, spelling) and verbal reasoning
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning and mathematics
- Children at Buckinghamshire primary schools take tests at their current school
- Children from other schools take tests at designated grammar school test centres
- Each paper includes 15 minutes for introduction and practice examples, followed by 45 minutes of test questions
Oversubscription Criteria
The school operates specific oversubscription criteria to allocate places when more qualified children apply than places available. Places are prioritised in the following order:
- Looked after children and previously looked after children
- Up to 6 places reserved for children scoring 110-120 in the STT who are looked after, previously looked after, or live in catchment area and eligible for Pupil Premium
- Siblings of children who have previously attended Royal Latin School
- Children of staff members with two or more years permanent employment
- Children with exceptional medical or social needs supported by written evidence
- All remaining places offered in distance order, with priority to children living closest to the school
Preparation Guidance
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is designed to be difficult, requiring thorough preparation starting well in advance. Child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20-30 minutes for children aged 10-11.
Building a good knowledge base is essential, using a 'little and often' approach as brains encode information more effectively in smaller chunks. Families should begin preparation at least 12 months before the examination date.
- Focus on verbal reasoning, comprehension and technical English skills
- Develop non-verbal reasoning and spatial reasoning abilities
- Strengthen mathematical problem-solving techniques
- Practice with multiple-choice question formats and separate answer sheets
- Use timed practice sessions to build exam confidence
- For free practice papers: practice materials
- For tutoring support: 11+ tutoring services
Practical Advice
The school hosts an 11+ Open Evening on Thursday 3rd July 2025 from 4.30pm to 8.00pm (see key dates). The Headteacher gives talks at 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 6.30pm with no booking required.
Families should prepare backup school options within Buckinghamshire, as grammar schools are often oversubscribed despite children achieving qualifying scores. School place allocations for September 2026 are confirmed on 2nd March 2026 (see key dates).
- Visit the school during Open Evening to understand the environment
- Ensure children have adequate sleep and healthy breakfast on exam day
- Arrive at test venue early to reduce stress and allow settling time
- Practice relaxation techniques to manage exam anxiety
- Consider other Buckinghamshire grammar schools as alternative options
- Understand the appeals process through Buckinghamshire Council if unsuccessful
- For detailed contact information: school information section
Important Timeline
Families must be aware of key dates throughout the admissions process to avoid missing crucial deadlines:
- 2nd May 2025: Registration opens for out-of-county applicants (see key dates)
- 13th June 2025: Registration deadline for out-of-county applicants (see key dates)
- 3rd July 2025: School Open Evening from 4.30pm-8.00pm (see key dates)
- 9th September 2025: Practice test day (see key dates)
- 11th September 2025: Main examination day (see key dates)
- 10th October 2025: Results released after 4pm (see key dates)
- 31st October 2025: Application deadline to local authority (see key dates)
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Information
In order to get into Royal Latin School, children need to pass the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT). This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Subjects & Structure
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- English Comprehension
- Technical English
- Verbal Reasoning
- Key Stage 2 Maths
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
The Secondary Transfer Test is an assessment used for admission into the Royal Latin School. This exam, provided by GL Assessment, evaluates a range of skills across two separate one-hour papers.
The first paper focuses on verbal abilities, assessing the candidate's proficiency in English comprehension, technical English, and verbal reasoning. The second paper concentrates on mathematical and non-verbal skills, testing the student's knowledge of Key Stage 2 maths, as well as their ability to solve non-verbal reasoning and spatial reasoning problems.
By examining a diverse set of subjects, the Secondary Transfer Test aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a student's academic potential and suitability for the Royal Latin School's curriculum.
Other Schools using Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT)
As well as Royal Latin School, several other schools also use Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT). These are:
- Aylesbury Grammar School
- Aylesbury High School
- Beaconsfield High School
- Burnham Grammar School
- Chesham Grammar School
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- Dr Challoner's High School
- John Hampden Grammar School
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
- Wycombe High School
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Royal Latin School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Royal Latin School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Royal Latin School 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Royal Latin School) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 | Registration Opens For The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 13/06/2025 | Registration Closes For The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test | |
| 09/09/2025 | Buckinghamshire Practice Test | |
| 11/09/2025 | Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test | |
| Early October | Parents Receive Results From The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test | |
| Late October | Secondary School Common Application Deadline | |
| 02/03/2026 | National School Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Royal Latin School as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Royal Latin School
As the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Royal Latin School 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Royal Latin School
Unfortunately, Royal Latin School has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use However, you can use 11+ practice papers from other exam boards (such as GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE) to help your child prepare.
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Ensure you double-check with Royal Latin School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) to get into Royal Latin School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Royal Latin School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT).
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Royal Latin School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Royal Latin School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Royal Latin School ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Royal Latin School by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Royal Latin School together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Royal Latin School, Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1AX |
|---|---|
| School Website | https://www.royallatin.org/ |
| Telephone | 01280813065 |
| Email Address | office@royallatin.org |
| Gender | Mixed (both girls and boys) |
| Total Year 7 Places | 174 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1311 (630 Girls / 681 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Mr David Hudson |
Royal Latin School is a mixed (i.e. both girls and boys) school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 1,311 pupils attend Royal Latin School and it's led by the Headteacher, Mr David Hudson.
Royal Latin School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Royal Latin School was last inspected by Ofsted on 15/11/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 26/02/2023, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 15/11/2022 | 1 | 26/02/2023 | Good | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
The Royal Latin School was inspected by Ofsted on 15 November 2022, and the overall outcome was Good. The school received a Good rating for its Quality of education and Leadership and management.
The school excelled in several areas, with Outstanding ratings for Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, and Sixth form provision. These ratings highlight the school's commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting students' growth and well-being.
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Royal Latin School for the 2022-23 academic year.
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| A-Level Subjects Offered |
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Royal Latin School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 46 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Astronomy | 23 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Biology | 178 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | 37 | 35 | 47 | 46 |
| Business Studies:Single | 105 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 36 | 32 |
| Chemistry | 178 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 15 | 24 | 46 | 35 | 54 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| English Language | 178 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 13 | 46 | 52 | 42 | 22 |
| English Literature | 177 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 14 | 46 | 56 | 38 | 19 |
| D&T Food Technology | 34 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| French | 80 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 11 |
| Geography | 72 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 10 |
| German | 59 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| History | 72 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 14 | 7 |
| Mathematics | 178 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 35 | 43 | 57 | 32 |
| Music | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Physics | 178 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 13 | 33 | 34 | 51 | 43 |
| Religious Studies | 26 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | - |
| Spanish | 41 | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | 46 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 45 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Biology | 103 | - | 3 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 17 | |||
| Business Studies:Single | 18 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 10 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Chemistry | 101 | - | 4 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 36 | 11 | |||
| Computer Studies / Computing | 10 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 6 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | |||
| Economics | 31 | - | - | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | |||
| English Literature | 29 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 7 | |||
| French | 10 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | - | |||
| Geography | 15 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 9 | 3 | |||
| German | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Government and Politics | 20 | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | |||
| History | 20 | - | 1 | - | 3 | 9 | 7 | - | |||
| Logic / Philosophy | 15 | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics | 106 | - | 3 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 28 | 34 | |||
| Mathematics (Further) | 19 | - | 1 | - | - | 6 | 7 | 5 | |||
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 11 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | - | |||
| Physics | 58 | - | 5 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 7 | |||
| Psychology | 53 | - | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 11 | |||
| Spanish | 10 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |||
FAQ
Is Royal Latin School hard to get into?
Yes, Royal Latin School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Royal Latin School a private school?
No, Royal Latin School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Royal Latin School free?
Yes, Royal Latin School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Royal Latin School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Royal Latin School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Royal Latin School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
