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type: "Article"
title: "Is there a fee to register for the 11+?"
description: "State grammar schools generally do not charge to sit the 11+. Some independent schools do, for example around £75. What to budget and how to check."
resource: https://pip11plus.com/is-there-a-fee-to-register-for-the-11-plus
tags: ["11+", "pip"]
timestamp: 2026-10-13T19:50:09Z
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📋 Registration

# Is there a fee to register for the 11+?

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**By the Pip team** Updated June 2026

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.

**TL;DR**

-   State grammar schools generally do not charge to sit the 11+.
-   Some independent schools charge an entrance exam fee, for example around £75.
-   Fees vary, so check each school's admissions page individually.
-   Applying to several independents means several fees, so budget ahead.

## 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](https://pip11plus.com/who-is-eligible-to-sit-the-11-plus).

_State grammar schools are usually free to sit. Some independent schools charge an entrance fee, for example around £75, so check each one and budget ahead._

## 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](https://pip11plus.com/how-much-does-11-plus-tutoring-cost) if you use it.

**Several schools can mean several fees**

If you apply to multiple fee-charging independents, the entrance fees add up. Tally them in advance so there are no surprises, and ask each school whether any financial support is available.

## 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](https://pip11plus.com/when-does-11-plus-registration-open-and-close). If you are applying widely, our guide to [sitting the 11+ for multiple schools](https://pip11plus.com/can-my-child-sit-the-11-plus-for-multiple-schools) helps you plan the whole set. Either way, your child's [daily practice with Pip](https://pip11plus.com/index#get) stays free.

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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

[Can my child sit the 11+ for multiple schools?](https://pip11plus.com/can-my-child-sit-the-11-plus-for-multiple-schools): Registration Consortiums, separate entries and how it works. 4 min read · Registration

[Who is eligible to sit the 11+?](https://pip11plus.com/who-is-eligible-to-sit-the-11-plus): Registration Age, location, SEN access and resits explained. 4 min read · Registration

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