Is there a fee to register for the 11+?

For the most part, no. State grammar schools generally do not charge a fee to register for the 11+. Some independent, fee-paying schools do charge an entrance exam fee, for example around £75 per pupil, but this is the exception rather than the rule. As with most things in the 11+, it varies by school, so the safe move is to check each one and budget for any fees if you are applying to several independents.

Is there a fee?

In most cases there is no charge to sit the 11+ at a state grammar school. The exam is part of the admissions process and is generally free to enter.

Fees appear more often at independent schools, which run their own entrance exams and set their own charges. So the answer depends on the type of school, which ties back to who is eligible and where you apply.

Fees at independent schools

Some independent schools charge a registration or entrance exam fee per pupil. As one example, Stockport Grammar charges £75. Others charge more or less, and some charge nothing at all.

If your shortlist includes private schools, treat any fee as part of the cost of applying, alongside other spending like books or tutoring if you use it.

How to check and budget

Each school's admissions page states whether there is a fee and how to pay it. If you cannot find it, the admissions office will confirm quickly.

Factor the fees into your wider plan, and remember they often sit alongside the registration deadlines, so handle both together when you register. If you are applying widely, our guide to sitting the 11+ for multiple schools helps you plan the whole set. Either way, your child's daily practice with Pip stays free.