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Hutchesons' Grammar
Hutchesons’ Grammar plans an S1 entrance assessment in January 2027, with reasoning tasks and a senior-leader meeting.
Independent school · Glasgow
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Entry information
For September 2027 entry
For August 2027 entry, Hutchesons’ says its entrance assessment day will be in January 2027; exact dates and booking information are to follow. S1–S2 applicants meet a senior leader and sit a computer-based assessment covering verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning. The school says extensive preparation is not expected.
Entry stage: S1 (Scottish secondary entry; August 2027)
What the assessment covers
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
The admissions process
- S1–S2 admission has an informal meeting followed by a computer-based assessment.
- The assessment covers verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning.
- For August 2027 entry, the assessment day is scheduled for January 2027; specific dates and booking details will be published later.
- The school says there is no expectation of extensive preparation.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Hutchesons' Grammar
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Hutchesons’ says extensive preparation is not expected for its assessments. For S1–S2, the school uses a meeting and computer-based reasoning assessment to understand a child’s strengths, potential and support needs. Ask Admissions what to expect on the day.
Read the official guidance: Hutchesons' Grammar
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Before you apply
- The school has not yet published the January 2027 assessment day’s exact date or booking details. Contact Admissions for updates and any access arrangements.
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Primary sources
- Scotland: official school register Scottish Government
- Hutchesons' Grammar School | Independent School, Glasgow Hutchesons' Grammar
- Entrance Assessments | Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow, Hutchesons' Grammar
- Admissions | Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow Hutchesons' Grammar