Queens' School key dates

Dates for 2027 entry

1. 5 June 2026

   Test registration closes

   Separate consortium registration; the deadline has passed.

   Passed

2. 1 September 2026

   Council applications open

   Hertfordshire residents apply through Hertfordshire; other residents use their home council.

   Passed

3. 5 September 2026

   Academic test

   Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning for applicants using the academic route.

   Passed

4. 7 September 2026

   Music aptitude test

   Only for applicants using the music route.

   Passed

5. 9 September 2026

   Queens’ sports aptitude test

   Queens’ School sports-route applicants only; the school sends the test time.

   Passed

6. 15 October 2026

   Test scores notified

   Expected around noon; check the consortium portal.

   Passed

7. 31 October 2026

   Application deadline

   Council application deadline; school test registration and any school forms are separate.

   Passed

8. 1 March 2027

   National offer day

   Allocation notification from your home council.

   In 113 days

9. 8 March 2027

   Hertfordshire offer response deadline

   For Hertfordshire applicants; follow the instructions in your own council offer.

   In 120 days

The school’s own page has the full detail: Queens' School admissions. Checked 28 Sept 2026.