St Olave's Grammar School: 11+ guide
St Olave’s Grammar School is a historic, top-performing boys’ grammar in Orpington with a two-stage entrance process and an academically demanding intake.
Bespoke / Consortium
124
~10 applicants per place
1571
Exam format
A first-stage test followed by a second-stage assessment for the top scorers before offers.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
Boys apply from across Bromley, South East London, Kent and beyond.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
Very competitive; strong second-round performance is decisive.
Preparation timeline
Build breadth in Year 4–5, then rehearse second-stage depth and timing before the Year 6 assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Is St Olave’s in Kent or London?+
It is in the London Borough of Bromley, close to the Kent border, so it draws applicants from both London and Kent.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on St Olave's Grammar School’s official admissions page.
Is your child on track for St Olave's Grammar School?
Build a focused plan with realistic mocks, age-standardised scoring and gap analysis against grammar-school standards — preparation matched to Bespoke / Consortium.