11+ Kent
11+ Kent
Kent is the largest remaining grammar school area in the country, with 32 selective grammar schools. There is one school, Cranbrook School, that has points of entry in both Year 7 (at age 11) and in Year 9 (at age 13). Applications for entry at Year 9 are managed by the school not by the Local Authority. There are seven schools who offer an optional in-house alternative test to prospective pupils. This provides pupils with an additional opportunity to assess eligibility.
Children wishing to apply for a secondary school place at a grammar school in the Kent County Council (KCC) area must sit the Kent Procedure for Entrance to Secondary Education (PESE) test, also known as the "Kent Test". Parents must inform the Local Authority of their wish for their child to sit the Kent PESE (11+) through an online registration. The Kent Test includes two papers including a mix of Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. All questions are multiple choice format and answers are recorded on an Optical Mark Reading (OMR) answer sheet. These papers are age-standardised. There is also a creative writing exercise taken under test conditions. This is not marked but an assessment panel may consider it at a later stage.
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- Barton Court Grammar School (mixed)
- Borden Grammar School (boys)
- Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School (mixed)
- Cranbrook School (mixed)
- Dane Court Grammar School (mixed)
- Dartford Grammar School (boys)
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls
- Dover Grammar School for Boys
- Dover Grammar School for Girls
- Folkestone School for Girls
- Gravesend Grammar School (boys)
- Highsted Grammar School (girls)
- Highworth Grammar School (girls)
- Invicta Grammar School (girls)
- Maidstone Grammar School (boys)
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
- Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend (girls)
- Oakwood Park Grammar School (boys)
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (mixed)
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
- Sir Roger Manwood's School (mixed)
- The Harvey Grammar School (boys)
- The Judd School (boys)
- The Langton Grammar School for Boys
- The Norton Knatchbull School (boys)
- The Skinner's School (boys)
- Tonbridge Grammar School (girls)
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
- Weald of Kent Grammar School (girls)
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
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Barton Court Grammar School
Gender: Mixed
Number of places in Year 7: 150
Phone: 01227 464600
Email: office@bartoncourt.org
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Borden Grammar School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 150
Phone: 01795 424192
Email: school@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Borden Grammar School also offers an optional test for prospective pupils, known as the Borden Assessment Procedure. This is an optional, additional opportunity to assess eligibility. The school may admit boys through the Borden Assessment Procedure where a boy has been unsuccesful in the Kent Test. The relevant dates for the Borden Assessment Procedure are:
Borden Tests Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Borden Tests Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 13th September 2025
Type of Exam: GL Assessment
Number of tests: Four. One paper based test in each of the following four subjects: verbal ability, numerical/mathematical reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English. Tests will be standardised.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning
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Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School
Gender: Mixed
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01843 591075
Email: registrar@ccgrammarschool.co.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Cranbrook School
Gender: Mixed
Number of places in Year 7: 90 (A further 90 children will be admitted in Year 9 meaning there will be 180 places available within Year 9.)
Phone: 01580 711804
Email: admissions@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Dane Court Grammar School
Gender: Mixed
Number of places in Year 7: 165
Phone: 01843 864941
Email: admin@danecourt.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Dartford Grammar School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01322 223039
Email: admissions@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01322 223123 ext 249 (Admissions)
Email: Mrs Balmer (Admissions Officer) - cbalmer@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Dover Grammar School for Boys
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 150
Phone: 01304 206117
Email: admissions@dgsb.co.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
Dover Grammar School for Boys also offers an optional test for prospective pupils, known as the Dover Boys Test. This is an optional, additional opportunity to assess eligibility. The school may admit boys through the Dover Boys Test where a boy has been unsuccesful in the Kent Test. The relevant dates for the Dover Boys Test are:
Dover Boys Test Registration opens: Spring 2025
Dover Boys Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 18th September 2025
Type of Exam: unknown
Number of tests: Four. One test in each of the following four subjects: verbal ability, mathematics, non-verbal reasoning and English.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning
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Dover Grammar School for Girls
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 140
Phone: 01304 206625
Email: enquiries@dggs.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
Dover Grammar School for Girls also offers an optional test for prospective pupils, known as the Dover Test. This is an optional, additional opportunity to assess eligibility. The school may admit girls through the Dover Test where a girl has been unsuccesful in the Kent Test. The relevant dates for the Dover Test are:
Dover Test Registration opens: Spring 2025
Dover Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 18th September 2025
Type of Exam: unknown
Number of tests: Four. One test in each of the following four subjects: verbal ability, mathematics, non-verbal reasoning and English.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning
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Folkestone School for Girls
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01303 251125
Email: principal@folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
Folkestone School for Girls also offers an optional test for prospective pupils by way of The Shepway Test. This is an optional, additional opportunity to assess eligibility run alongside The Harvey Grammar School. The Shepway Test gives children a second chance to show that they are of selective ability. The relevant dates for the Shepway Test are:
Expected dates for 2026 entry (based on previous years)
The Shepway Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
The Shepway Test Registration closes: 4th July 2025
Date of Exam: 18th September 2025
Type of Exam: CEM
Number of tests: Two. One computerised test containing verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics. One creative writing test.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Gravesend Grammar School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 210
Phone: 01474 331893
Email: admissions@gravesendgrammar.com
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Highsted Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 150
Phone: 01795 424223
Email: admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
Highsted School also offers an optional test for prospective pupils by way of The Highsted Test. This is an optional, additional opportunity to assess eligibility. The Highsted Test will have equal status for a place in Year 7. The relevant dates for the Highsted Test are:
Expected dates for 2026 entry (based on previous years)
The Shepway Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
The Shepway Test Registration closes: 30th June 2025
Date of Exam: 13th September 2025
Type of Exam: unknown
Number of tests: Two. One computerised test which will assess verbal ability, numberical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. This test will be standardised. The second test is an English paper which will assess reading and writing skills.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Highworth Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 210
Phone: 01233 624910
Email: admissions@highworth.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Invicta Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 240
Phone: 01622 755856
Email: office@invicta.viat.org.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Maidstone Grammar School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 205
Phone: 01622 752101
Email: school@mgs.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 210
Phone: 01622 752 103
Email: admissions@mggs.org
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Mayfield Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 210
Phone: 01474 352896
Email: enquiries@mgsg.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Mayfield Grammar School also offers an optional test for prospective pupils, known as the Mayfield Prcedure. This is an optional, additional opportunity to be assessed eligible. The school may admit girls through the Mayfield Procedure where a girl has been unsuccesful in the Kent Test. The relevant dates for the Mayfield Proceudre are:
Mayfield Tests Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Mayfield Tests Registration closes: 3rd July 2025
Date of Exam: 13th September 2025
Type of Exam: CEM Select Test
Number of tests: Two. One computer based test to assess verbal ability, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. One written English paper to assess writing skills.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 160
Phone: 01622 726683
Email: admissions@opgs.org
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Gender: Mixed
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01795 533132
Email: office@queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 165 (it is possible to allow up to 180 to meet demand)
Phone: 01227 463711
Email: admissions@langton.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Sir Roger Manwood's School
Gender: Mixed
Number of places in Year 7: 150
Phone: 01304 610200
Email: info@srms.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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The Harvey Grammar School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 150
Phone: 01303 252131
Email: enquiries@harveygs.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
Local Autority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Kent Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025
The Harvey Grammar School also offers an optional test for prospective pupils by way of The Shepway Test. This is an optional, additional opportunity to assess eligibility run alongside The Folkestone School for Girls. The Shepway Test gives children a second chance to show that they are of selective ability. The relevant dates for the Shepway Test are:
Expected dates for 2026 entry (based on previous years)
The Shepway Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
The Shepway Test Registration closes: 4th July 2025
Date of Exam: 18th September 2025
Type of Exam: CEM
Number of tests: Two. One computerised test containing verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics. One creative writing test.
Subjects Tested: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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The Judd School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01732 770880
Email: enquiries@judd.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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The Langton Grammar School for Boys
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 150
Phone: 01227 463567
Email: admissions@thelangton.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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The Norton Knatchbull School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 210
Phone: 01233 620045
Email: information@nks.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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The Skinners' School
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 160
Phone: 01892 520732
Email: admissions@skinners-school.org.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Tonbridge Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01732 365125
Email: admissions@tgs.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 174
Phone: 01892 520902
Email: admissions@twggs.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 300 (210 at Tunbridge Wells campus, 90 at Seveoaks campus. Parents are unable to specify their preferred campus.)
Phone: 01892 529551
Email: admissions@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Weald of Kent Grammar School
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 300 (The school has campuses in Tunbridge Wells and Seveoaks. Parents are unable to specify their preferred campus.)
Phone: 01732 373500
Email: admissions@wealdgs.org
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Gender: Boys
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01322 223090
Email: admissions@wgsb.co.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Gender: Girls
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Phone: 01322 226351
Email: enquiries@wgsg.co.uk
Confirmed dates for 2026 entry
Kent Test Registration opens: 2nd June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes: 1st July 2025
Date of Exam: 11th September 2025 (13th September 2025 for pupil who do not attend a Kent primary school)
Type of Exam: Kent PESE "Kent Test" provided by GL Assessment
Number of papers: Two. Paper 1: English and Maths. Paper 2: VR and NVR. There will also be an unmarked 40 minute (including 10 minutes planning time) writing exercise.
Subjects Tested: Paper 1: English and Verbal Reasoning, Paper 2: Maths and Non-verbal Reasoning including Spatial Reasoning
Date of results: 16th October 2025
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