Year 7 Admissions

Thank you for considering Queen Elizabeth Grammar School for the next stage in your child’s education.

Pupils will be selected for a place at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School on the basis of their aptitude for the academic nature of the education offered at the school, such selection being by way of evidence of aptitude from the entrance test. All who are considering applying for a place at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School should register for the entrance test application online. Please note that this does not replace the Local Authority online preference form (SA3) which must also be completed, otherwise a valid application will not have been made.
Please refer to the Admissions Policy for further information.

Links to Admission Policies and Catchment Area

Admissions Arrangements 2022 - 2023
Admission Arrangements 2023 - 2024
Admission Arrangements 2024 - 2025
Catchment Area Map

Entrance Test registration for 2024 entry is now OPEN

School Tour booking is now open and can be found at the bottom of this page

The Admission Policy for 2024 – 2025 has been agreed and published. Please click on the link above to access the policy.

Click here to register for the entrance test

The closing date for registration is 17th July 2023.

Information about the entrance test can be found below.

Entrance Test Information

School Tours

Our school tours will give families a chance to come and look around the school on a normal school day.  Tours have been scheduled for  and Monday 10th July and Friday 14th July (previously the 7th, however a national teacher strike is scheduled for the 7th).

There will be 4 tour sessions available each day at 9am, 10.45am, 12.15pm & 2.30pm. Places are limited and early booking is advised. Please only book 1 tour session per family.

Click here to book a school tour

If you have any questions, please contact Sue Denyer, Admissions Secretary at sdenyer@qegs.cumbria.sch.uk

New Student Information

Key Dates for 2023 Entry

  • 1st March 2023 – National Offer Day

  • 28th April 2023 – return Pen Portrait

  • 6th July – Discovery Day for new students

  • 6th July – Welcome Parents Evening

  • 5th September 2023 – Start of term for Year 7

Free School Meals & Clothing Grant