--- type: "Article" title: "Can my child sit the 11+ for multiple schools?" description: "Yes, children can sit the 11+ for several schools. Consortiums share one test; others need separate entries. How it works and how to plan." resource: https://pip11plus.com/can-my-child-sit-the-11-plus-for-multiple-schools tags: ["11+", "pip"] timestamp: 2026-10-13T19:50:09Z image: https://pip11plus.com/info-hub-cards/catchment-pip.jpg --- 📋 Registration # Can my child sit the 11+ for multiple schools? ![Pip](https://pip11plus.com/media/pip-mark.png) **By the Pip team** Updated June 2026 Yes, your child can sit the 11+ for more than one school, and many families do. How it works depends on the area. In some places a consortium of schools shares a single test, so one exam counts for several schools at once. In others, you register separately with each school and your child may sit more than one paper. Applying to a few schools is a sensible way to widen your child's chances, as long as you keep it manageable. **TL;DR** - Yes, children can sit the 11+ for several schools. - A consortium shares one test that counts for multiple schools. - Non-consortium schools usually need separate registration and may mean extra papers. - Applying to more than one school helps keep your options open. ## Can you apply to more than one? You can, and it is common. There is no rule limiting a child to a single grammar school application, so most families consider a small shortlist. The mechanics depend on how the schools in your area are organised. Either way, it starts with checking [who is eligible](https://pip11plus.com/who-is-eligible-to-sit-the-11-plus) and lining up the schools you want to consider. ## Consortium tests In some areas, several schools join together as a consortium and share one 11+ test. Your child sits a single exam, and the score is used for entry across the group. This is the easiest scenario, because one sitting covers multiple schools. You still apply through the right process, but your child is not facing a string of separate papers. ## Separate entries Where schools are not in a consortium, you usually register with each one individually, and your child may sit more than one exam on different dates. The papers can also differ, since schools use different boards, so it helps to understand [the difference between GL and CEM](https://pip11plus.com/what-is-the-difference-between-gl-and-cem) before committing to a long list. More exams means more preparation styles to juggle. _Two ways to sit for several schools: a consortium shares one test across the group, while separate entries mean registering with each school and possibly sitting several papers._ **More schools, but not too many** Widening your list helps, but a child sitting several different papers can get overloaded. Choose a focused shortlist your child can prepare for properly, rather than entering every school within reach. _Apply to a focused few schools: too few limits your chances, too many overloads your child. A small, well-chosen shortlist is the sweet spot._ ## Planning multiple entries Treat each application as its own task with its own deadline and format. A simple grid of schools, dates and boards keeps it all straight. Watch the [registration windows](https://pip11plus.com/when-does-11-plus-registration-open-and-close), which differ by school, and keep preparation broad so your child is ready for whatever each paper brings. Steady [daily practice with Pip](https://pip11plus.com/index#get) across all the subjects suits a multi-school plan well, because it builds the underlying skills every board tests. ## More schools, more chances Applying to several schools is not just about variety. Because passing does not guarantee a place at an oversubscribed school, a wider net genuinely improves the odds of securing one offer. It is worth understanding why that gap exists, which our guide to how a child can [pass the 11+ but not get a place](https://pip11plus.com/can-you-pass-the-11-plus-but-not-get-a-place) explains in full. A sensible spread of applications is one of the best protections against missing out. ![Pip](https://pip11plus.com/media/pip-mark.png) Written by **The Pip team** The Pip team builds Pip, the 11+ and KS2 practice app for children in years three to six. We write these guides from real exam formats and past papers. ## Keep reading [When does 11+ registration open and close?](https://pip11plus.com/when-does-11-plus-registration-open-and-close): Registration The yearly window and how to avoid missing it. 4 min read · Registration [Do we need to live in the catchment area?](https://pip11plus.com/do-we-need-to-live-in-the-catchment-area-for-the-11-plus): Registration When location matters, and when it does not. 4 min read · Registration [Can you pass the 11+ but not get a place?](https://pip11plus.com/can-you-pass-the-11-plus-but-not-get-a-place): Results & Scoring Why passing does not guarantee a seat. 5 min read · Results & Scoring ## Ready for every shortlist Pip turns 11+ practice into five calm minutes a day across maths, English and reasoning, building the skills every school's paper relies on. 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