Local authority selection test
Kent Test 11+ guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
- Member schools
- 32
At a glance
- Route type
- Local authority selection test
- Administrator
- Kent County Council
- Assessment provider
- GL Assessment
- Delivery
- Paper-based multiple-choice tests with separate answer sheets, followed by an unmarked writing exercise
Subjects and stages
- English
- Mathematics
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Spatial reasoning
- Writing
1. English and mathematics paper
Approximately one hour, with separate English and mathematics sections. Each section includes about five minutes of practice followed by about 25 minutes of test questions.
2. Reasoning paper
Approximately one hour including practice. It covers verbal reasoning and individually timed non-verbal and spatial-reasoning sections.
3. Writing exercise
A 40-minute writing exercise including 10 minutes of planning. It is not marked for the Kent Test score but can be considered by a headteacher assessment panel.
Registration and dates
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | When1 June 2026 |
| Registration deadline | When1 July 2026 |
| Kent-primary-school test date | When10 September 2026 |
| Out-of-county test weekend starts | When12 September 2026 |
| Out-of-county test weekend ends | When13 September 2026 |
| Results | When15 October 2026 |
| Kent secondary-school application deadline | When2 November 2026 |
| National Offer Day | When1 March 2027 |
Scoring and eligibility
English, mathematics and reasoning results are age-standardised. Kent sets an aggregate threshold and minimum component scores for each test year. The September 2027 thresholds are not yet published, a grammar assessment does not guarantee a school place, and each school applies its own admissions criteria when oversubscribed.
Schools using this route
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Borden Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Cranbrook School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dane Court Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dartford Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Gravesend Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Highsted Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Highworth Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Invicta Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Judd School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Norton Knatchbull School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Skinners' School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Tonbridge Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Areas covered
Relevant skills and exercises
- 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
Free interactive practice relevant to maths and numerical reasoning.
- 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.
Questions families ask
Who administers the Kent Test?
Kent County Council administers the Kent Test for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the Kent Test?
32 schools use this route in the current catalog: 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.
What does the Kent Test assess?
The verified subjects are English, Mathematics, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Spatial reasoning, and Writing.
Where do families register for the Kent Test?
Use the official registration page linked in this guide. The verified destination is https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test/register-for-the-kent-test.
How current is the information for Kent Test?
Trace Learn reviewed 5 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Kent coordinated secondary admissions scheme 2027-2028
Kent County Council. Accessed 26 August 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.
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