schools which band applicants by ability to achieve a comprehensive intake
schools which select up to 10% of their cohort by aptitude in a prescribed subject
Published 24 July 2020 Last updated 23 February 2021 +show all updates
Updated document to include changes on selection testing in schools, the protective measures to be adopted in schools or test centres, face coverings and testing clinically extremely vulnerable pupils in their home environment.
Updated guidance (paragraph 22) on clinically extremely vulnerable children in tier 4.
Updated document with minor changes. These include informing local authorities that late and in-year testing can continue to go ahead, that travel to the test is considered essential travel and that protective measures should continue to be taken during tests.