11+ test guide

Kent Test

Area: Kent
Run by: Kent County Council

How the test works

Three age-standardised scores (English, Maths, Reasoning). Qualifying is usually an aggregate (e.g. 332) with a minimum on each paper; head teacher panels assess some others. Used by all Kent grammar schools.

How results are given: A total of standardised scores.

Arrangements can change from year to year. The official website has the final word.

Key dates

Dates for September 2027 entry

National dates for England

31 October 2026
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

The Kent Test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Kent County Council page.

Kent Test

How the test works

Key dates

Schools that use this test

Official sources

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