Grammar schools in Kent
Entry requirements, score benchmarks and how to prepare for the 11+ in Kent.
Overview
Kent has more grammar schools than any other county in England — 32 selective schools across Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Canterbury, and Medway. The county's 11+ is taken in September of Year 6, and results are released before the secondary school application deadline.
Grammar schools in Kent
Entry requirements
Subjects tested
- English
- Verbal Reasoning
- Maths
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Score target
Indicative competitive range. Individual school cut-offs vary — always check directly with your target school.
Registration
Registration typically opens in May of Year 5 and closes in June. The 11+ is held in September of Year 6.
How to benchmark your child now
Eduentry uses the same standardised scale as GL Assessment — mean 100, standard deviation 15. A score of 115 on Eduentry corresponds to the competitive entry range for grammar schools in Kent.
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