Grammar schools in Kent
Every state grammar school in Kent, who each one takes and the 11+ test it sets, with links to each school and to register for the test.
The tests
Kent Test
Used by 28 schools below.
Subjects: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
One sitting: an English and maths paper, a reasoning paper, and a writing task that is only used at headteacher assessment.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Kent Test or the Shepway Test
Used by 2 schools below.
Subjects: English, maths, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
One sitting; a child can qualify through either the Kent Test or the Shepway Test run at the school.
Kent Test or the Dover Boys Test
Used by 1 school below. Set by the school.
Subjects: English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
One sitting; a boy can qualify through either the Kent Test or the school's own Dover Boys Test.
Kent Test or the Dover Test (girls)
Used by 1 school below. Written by Quest Assessments.
Subjects: English and maths.
One sitting; a girl can qualify through either the Kent Test or the school's own Dover Test.
The schools
Highworth Grammar School
Ashford · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs · Boys and girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury · Boys and girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Cranbrook School
Cranbrook · Boys and girls · Christian
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Dartford · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Dover · Boys
Kent Test or the Dover Boys Test, set by the school: English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover · Girls
Kent Test or the Dover Test (girls), written by Quest Assessments: English and maths.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Faversham · Boys and girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
The Folkestone School for Girls
Folkestone · Girls
Kent Test or the Shepway Test: English, maths, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · Boys
Kent Test or the Shepway Test: English, maths, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Gravesend Grammar School
Gravesend · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Gravesend · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate · Boys and girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Sir Roger Manwood's School
Sandwich · Boys and girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Borden Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
The Judd School
Tonbridge · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Tonbridge Grammar School
Tonbridge · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tonbridge · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
The Skinners' School
Tunbridge Wells · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Tunbridge Wells · Girls
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tunbridge Wells · Boys
Kent Test: English, maths, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and creative writing.
Kent County Council is appointing a new provider for the next Kent Test, so the papers may change. Check the council's page before you prepare.
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Questions parents ask
- Which 11+ test do grammar schools in Kent use?
- Kent's grammar schools do not all use one test, so check the test on each school's card. A child who wants more than one school may need to register for more than one test.
- When does my child sit the test?
- Usually in September of Year 6, for a place in Year 7 the next September, after registering in the spring or summer of Year 5. The registration page has this year's dates.
- Do we have to live in the area?
- Not always to sit the test, but many schools give priority by distance or a catchment area. Read each school's admissions policy on its website before you choose.
- What is the pass mark?
- It is set by the area or the school, and it can change every year. We do not show it, because an old mark can mislead; the registration page has the current rules.
School lists from the Department for Education's Get Information about Schools and the Department of Education (Northern Ireland). Postcode areas from postcodes.io (ONS data). All contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Test details come from each school's and council's own pages. We are not connected with any school, council or test writer.