Which schools are in the South West Herts Consortium?

The consortium lists Croxley Danes, Parmiter’s, Queens’, Rickmansworth, St Clement Danes, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls.

Does one South West Herts test apply to every school?

No. The consortium coordinates academic, music and, at Queens’ School, sports assessment routes. Which test applies depends on the school and oversubscription criterion. Croxley Danes is listed for the music test only.

Does a consortium test registration apply for a school place?

No. Families must apply to their home local authority and may also need a separate school information form. A test result is not an offer, and each school applies its own published admissions policy.

What should families do after receiving a 2027-entry result?

Check each chosen school’s admissions policy and submit the secondary application through your home council by its deadline. For Hertfordshire residents, the 2027-entry deadline is 31 October 2026. Use the consortium’s marking-review instructions if needed; a test result is not a school offer.

Which schools are in the South West Herts Consortium?

The consortium lists Croxley Danes, Parmiter’s, Queens’, Rickmansworth, St Clement Danes, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls.

Does one South West Herts test apply to every school?

No. The consortium coordinates academic, music and, at Queens’ School, sports assessment routes. Which test applies depends on the school and oversubscription criterion. Croxley Danes is listed for the music test only.

Does a consortium test registration apply for a school place?

No. Families must apply to their home local authority and may also need a separate school information form. A test result is not an offer, and each school applies its own published admissions policy.

What should families do after receiving a 2027-entry result?

Check each chosen school’s admissions policy and submit the secondary application through your home council by its deadline. For Hertfordshire residents, the 2027-entry deadline is 31 October 2026. Use the consortium’s marking-review instructions if needed; a test result is not a school offer.

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South West Herts Consortium 11+

Seven partly selective schools share academic and other assessment routes. A consortium test is one step in admissions; each school and your home council have separate rules and forms.

2027 entry information reviewed 21 October 2026
Check official dates for the 2028-entry cycle

Which schools are in the consortium?

The consortium lists seven schools. The route shown here is the assessment route, not a guarantee of eligibility or a place.

Croxley Danes School
Music test only
Parmiter’s School
Academic, music
Queens’ School
Academic, music, sports
Rickmansworth School
Academic, music
St Clement Danes School
Academic, music
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Academic, music
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Academic, music

The academic assessment covers mathematics and verbal reasoning. Croxley Danes is listed for music assessment only. The consortium coordinates tests; individual school policies decide which applicants can be considered under each criterion.

How registration and applications fit together

Register for the relevant consortium test through the consortium portal when the next entry cycle opens. The 2027-entry registration period has ended; check the official calendar for 2028 dates.
Submit a Year 7 application to the local authority where your child lives. The consortium registration does not apply for a school place.
Check each school’s current admissions policy and return any required supplementary information form by its deadline.
Read the result under the school’s rules, then list preferred schools on the home council application. A score is not an offer or a single consortium-wide pass mark.

Check the 2027 result in the parent portal

The consortium calendar gives 15 October 2026 around noon; its FAQ says 16 October. Both dates have passed. Check the parent portal for your child’s result and contact the consortium if it is missing. Do not use these dates for a future cycle.

Dates for families applying for September 2027 entry

For Hertfordshire residents, the secondary application deadline is 31 October 2026. The consortium’s academic-paper marking review window runs from 15 October at noon to 2 November 2026, costs £50 and is separate from a school-place appeal. Families living elsewhere should check their home council’s deadline. Submit the council application on time while any review is underway.

Check the details for your school and area

For September 2027 entry, submit your home-council application by its deadline, even if you request a marking review. For Hertfordshire residents that deadline is 31 October 2026. Reviews are open until 2 November and are separate from a school-place appeal. For 2028 entry, check the consortium calendar for confirmed dates before registering. Priority areas, selective place numbers and supplementary forms differ between schools.

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South West Herts Consortium questions

Which schools are in the South West Herts Consortium?: The consortium lists Croxley Danes, Parmiter’s, Queens’, Rickmansworth, St Clement Danes, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls.
Does one South West Herts test apply to every school?: No. The consortium coordinates academic, music and, at Queens’ School, sports assessment routes. Which test applies depends on the school and oversubscription criterion. Croxley Danes is listed for the music test only.
Does a consortium test registration apply for a school place?: No. Families must apply to their home local authority and may also need a separate school information form. A test result is not an offer, and each school applies its own published admissions policy.
When are South West Herts Consortium results published?: For 2027 entry, the consortium calendar gives 15 October 2026 around noon, while its FAQ says 16 October. Both dates have passed; check the parent portal for your child’s result and any current notice if it is missing.
What should families do after receiving a 2027-entry result?: Check each chosen school’s admissions policy and submit the secondary application through your home council by its deadline. For Hertfordshire residents, the 2027-entry deadline is 31 October 2026. Use the consortium’s marking-review instructions if needed; a test result is not a school offer.

Official sources

Admissions details can change each year. This guide summarises the official pages linked above; check the school and local-authority documents for your child’s entry cycle.