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11+ schools and tests in Medway
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Medway has 6 state-funded selective schools in this catalog. They use the shared Medway Test for September 2027 entry. Chatham Grammar also accepts a grammar assessment through the Kent Test; applicants should check its own admissions policy.
- Schools listed
- 6
- Verified routes
- 2
Selective schools in Medway
6 schools with complete admissions guides across Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereChatham, ME5 7EH · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereChatham, ME4 6TJ · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Holcombe Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereChatham, ME4 6JB · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereGillingham, ME8 7AJ · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereRochester, ME1 3EL · Medway | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Rochester Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereRochester, ME1 3BY · Medway | 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 route1 of 6 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Medway Test | TypeLocal authority selection test | Schools using this route6 of 6 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
Current results and applications
Choose the result guide for the assessment route your child took. Each school applies its own admissions policy, and the home council application is a separate step.
Kent Test
Kent Test results 2026: what to do nextMedway Test
Medway Test results 2026: what to do next
Relevant skills and exercises
These practice links cover subjects used by different local routes. Check your chosen school's subject list before deciding which to use.
- Build English comprehension skills
Draw one supported conclusion that is not directly stated.
- Try Comprehension X-Ray
Free interactive practice relevant to English comprehension.
- Build maths and numerical reasoning skills
Select and perform a short sequence of operations in context.
- Try Step Builder
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- Build verbal reasoning skills
Choose the option closest in meaning to a target word.
- Try Synonym Spectrum
Free interactive practice relevant to verbal reasoning.
- Build non-verbal and spatial reasoning skills
Combine row or column rules to select one missing figure.
- Try Matrix Machine
Free interactive practice relevant to non-verbal and spatial reasoning.
- Try a short GL-style timed mock
24 original questions across four subjects in 30 minutes. This is a short practice sample; check the local test format and timings separately. The linked GL routes are Kent Test; Medway Test. Other linked routes may use a different format.
Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Medway?
The current directory lists 6 schools with selective admissions in Medway: The Rochester Grammar School, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, and Chatham Grammar.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Medway?
Medway Test: The Rochester Grammar School, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, and Chatham Grammar; Kent Test: Chatham Grammar. Check each school's admissions policy before registering.
Are all Medway schools covered by one test?
More than one assessment route is linked to Medway: Medway Test: The Rochester Grammar School, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, and Chatham Grammar; Kent Test: Chatham Grammar. Check the route and school guide for the school you are considering before registering.
How current is the information for Medway?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 21 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.
- School admission arrangements 2027
Medway Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Key dates for applying for secondary school: September 2027 entry
Medway Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- About the Medway Test
Medway Council. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- How the Medway Test is marked
Medway Council. Accessed 20 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Chatham Grammar Determined Admissions Policy 2027
Chatham Grammar. Accessed 23 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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