South East · selective school directory
11+ schools and tests in Kent
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Kent has 32 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Kent Test for September 2027 entry. Weald of Kent also accepts its own Weald Grammar Assessment as an equal alternative; it has a separate school registration.
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Selective schools in Kent
32 schools with complete admissions guides across Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Cranbrook, Dartford, Dover, Faversham, Folkestone, Gravesend, Maidstone, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Sittingbourne, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells. School addresses come from the official school register. Check each school's admissions policy for current dates and eligibility.
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereCanterbury, CT1 1PH · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Borden Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereSittingbourne, ME10 4DB · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereRamsgate, CT11 7PS · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Cranbrook School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereCranbrook, TN17 3JD · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dane Court Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereBroadstairs, CT10 2RT · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dartford Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereDartford, DA1 2HW · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereDartford, DA1 2NT · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereDover, CT17 0DQ · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereDover, CT16 2PZ · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Gravesend Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereGravesend, DA12 2PR · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Highsted Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereSittingbourne, ME10 4PT · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Highworth Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereAshford, TN24 8UD · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Invicta Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereMaidstone, ME14 5DS · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereMaidstone, ME15 7BT · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereMaidstone, ME16 0SF · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereGravesend, DA11 0JE · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereMaidstone, ME16 8AH · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereFaversham, ME13 7BQ · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereCanterbury, CT1 3EW · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereCanterbury, CT4 7AS · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereSandwich, CT13 9JX · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereFolkestone, CT20 3RB · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereFolkestone, CT19 5JY · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Judd School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereTonbridge, TN9 2PN · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Norton Knatchbull School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereAshford, TN24 0QJ · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Skinners' School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereTunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Tonbridge Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereTonbridge, TN9 2JR · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereTunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereTunbridge Wells, TN4 9XB · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereTonbridge, TN9 2JP · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereDartford, DA2 7DA · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereDartford, DA2 7BB · Kent | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes used by these schools
| Route | Type | Schools using this route |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Test | TypeLocal authority selection test | Schools using this route32 of 32 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Weald Grammar Assessment | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 32 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
Current results and applications
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Kent?
The current directory lists 32 schools with selective admissions in Kent: Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, The Judd School, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Boys, Highsted Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School, Highworth Grammar School, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Tonbridge Grammar School, Weald of Kent Grammar School, Sir Roger Manwood's School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Invicta Grammar School, Dane Court Grammar School, Oakwood Park Grammar School, Gravesend Grammar School, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Barton Court Grammar School, Cranbrook School, Borden Grammar School, Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, The Folkestone School for Girls, The Norton Knatchbull School, The Harvey Grammar School, The Skinners' School, and Dartford Grammar School for Girls.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Kent?
Kent Test: Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, The Judd School, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Boys, Highsted Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School, Highworth Grammar School, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Tonbridge Grammar School, Weald of Kent Grammar School, Sir Roger Manwood's School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Invicta Grammar School, Dane Court Grammar School, Oakwood Park Grammar School, Gravesend Grammar School, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Barton Court Grammar School, Cranbrook School, Borden Grammar School, Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, The Folkestone School for Girls, The Norton Knatchbull School, The Harvey Grammar School, The Skinners' School, and Dartford Grammar School for Girls; Weald Grammar Assessment: Weald of Kent Grammar School. Check each school's admissions policy before registering.
Are all Kent schools covered by one test?
More than one assessment route is linked to Kent: Kent Test: Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, The Judd School, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Boys, Highsted Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School, Highworth Grammar School, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Tonbridge Grammar School, Weald of Kent Grammar School, Sir Roger Manwood's School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Invicta Grammar School, Dane Court Grammar School, Oakwood Park Grammar School, Gravesend Grammar School, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Barton Court Grammar School, Cranbrook School, Borden Grammar School, Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, The Folkestone School for Girls, The Norton Knatchbull School, The Harvey Grammar School, The Skinners' School, and Dartford Grammar School for Girls; Weald Grammar Assessment: Weald of Kent Grammar School. Check the route and school guide for the school you are considering before registering.
How current is the information for Kent?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 10 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 21 October 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 20 October 2026.
- Kent County Council Co-ordinated Scheme for Secondary Admissions, Academic Year 2027/28 (determined)
Kent County Council. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Kent Test familiarisation booklet
Kent County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Prepare for the Kent Test
Kent County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Register for the Kent Test for September 2027 entry
Kent County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Kent Test results guidance
Kent County Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Kent Test results and 2026 qualifying threshold
Kent County Council. Accessed 20 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Weald of Kent Admissions Policy 2027/2028, currently linked February 2026 ratified version
Weald of Kent Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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