Kent Grammar Schools
Complete 11 Plus Guide.
Complete list of all 32 selective grammar schools in Kent and 6 in Medway. School details, Kent Test information, addresses, entry requirements, and 11 Plus preparation advice for every district.
Everything You Need to Know About Kent Grammar Schools.
Kent has one of the largest grammar school systems in England, with 32 fully selective state grammar schools across the county and 6 more in the Medway Towns unitary authority. All Kent grammar schools select students using the Kent Test (PESE), while Medway schools use the Medway Test — both administered by GL Assessment.
The Kent Test covers English, Mathematics, and Reasoning and is typically sat in September of Year 6. At Eleven Ace, we provide personalised 1:1 online tuition and small-group batch classes tailored specifically to the Kent Test and Medway Test formats.
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Founded in 1576, Dartford Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in the country. A large, high-performing boys’ selective school that prioritises half of its Year 7 places for children living in ‘Zone A’ around the school. Mixed sixth form available.
A high-achieving girls’ grammar school in the heart of Dartford. Frequently oversubscribed, admitting approximately 180 girls into Year 7 each year through the Kent PESE assessment procedure. Mixed sixth form available.
A boys’ grammar school situated in the village of Wilmington near Dartford. Shares a joint sixth form (WG6) with Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, providing a co-educational post-16 experience.
A girls’ grammar school located close to its partner boys’ school in Wilmington. The two schools share the joint WG6 sixth form provision, giving students access to a wider range of A-Level subjects.
A selective boys’ grammar school with academy status located in the centre of Gravesend. Recently expanded its intake capacity as part of a building project, now admitting approximately 210 students into Year 7. Mixed sixth form available.
Formerly known as Gravesend Grammar School for Girls, the school was renamed Mayfield Grammar School in 2011. It draws pupils from over thirty different primary schools across the area, admitting approximately 210 girls into Year 7.
Established in 1888, The Judd School is a highly regarded voluntary aided boys’ grammar school in Tonbridge. Consistently ranked among the top-performing state schools in the country with outstanding academic results and extracurricular provision.
A selective girls’ grammar school in Tonbridge serving girls aged 11–18 with a mixed sixth form. Well-regarded for academic achievement and a breadth of extracurricular activities including music, drama, and sport.
An all-girls selective grammar school operating across two campuses — Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. The Sevenoaks annexe opened in 2017, making it the first new grammar school provision in decades. Admits approximately 270 students across both sites.
A well-established boys’ grammar school in Royal Tunbridge Wells offering a broad curriculum. Known for strong academic results and excellent sporting provision, admitting approximately 210 students into Year 7 each year.
Founded in 1905, this is a selective girls’ grammar school in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Consistently one of the highest-performing state schools in Kent with approximately 174 Year 7 places available each year.
Founded in 1887 by the Worshipful Company of Skinners. A boys’ grammar school with academy status, known for both academic excellence and an outstanding music programme. Admits approximately 160 students into Year 7.
Maidstone, the county town of Kent, is home to four grammar schools. All use the Kent Test for Year 7 entry. Maidstone Grammar School gives priority to higher-scoring applicants from 63 named parishes in the local area.
A well-established boys’ grammar school in Maidstone, frequently oversubscribed with approximately two applicants per place. Priority is given to higher-scoring applicants from 63 named parishes in the local area. Mixed sixth form available.
Founded in 1888, MGGS is a distinguished girls’ grammar school and one of the larger selective schools in Maidstone. Enjoys strong academic results and a wide range of co-curricular activities. Mixed sixth form available.
A large girls’ selective grammar school, part of the Valley Invicta Academies Trust. One of the biggest grammar schools in Kent following a permanent expansion, now admitting approximately 240 girls into Year 7 each year.
A boys’ grammar school with academy status in the west of Maidstone. Offers a strong academic programme alongside varied extracurricular activities, admitting approximately 160 students into Year 7.
A prestigious boys’ grammar school in Canterbury, consistently ranked among the top state schools in England. Known as “The Langton,” the school has a strong science and technology specialism and extensive enrichment programmes.
A high-performing girls’ grammar school in the cathedral city of Canterbury. Accepts approximately 180 new Year 7 students each year and has a strong tradition of academic excellence. Mixed sixth form available.
A co-educational grammar school and Academy of Excellence situated near the historic centre of Canterbury. One of the relatively few mixed grammar schools in the Kent system, admitting approximately 150 students into Year 7.
Formed in 1967 from the merger of the boys’ Queen Elizabeth I Grammar School and the girls’ William Gibbs School. A co-educational grammar school serving Faversham, Whitstable, and Herne Bay, with a Mathematics and Computing specialism.
A boys’ grammar school with academy status in Sittingbourne. Works in close partnership with Highsted Grammar School and other local secondary schools, sharing some A-Level teaching. Admits approximately 150 students into Year 7.
A selective girls’ grammar school in Sittingbourne with approximately 900 students on roll. Has a close working partnership with Borden Grammar School in the local area, sharing sixth-form provision and resources.
Originally known as Ashford Grammar School, this boys’ grammar school with academy status has served the Ashford community since the 17th century. A popular, oversubscribed selective school admitting approximately 210 boys into Year 7.
Established in 1925, Highworth is a girls’ grammar school in Ashford. Has expanded its intake in recent years, now admitting approximately 210 girls into Year 7 each year. Mixed sixth form available.
Founded in 1674 by the family of William Harvey, the discoverer of blood circulation. A boys’ grammar school with academy status located near Folkestone West railway station, admitting approximately 150 boys into Year 7.
The only selective school for girls in the Folkestone and Hythe district. Serves as the partner school to The Harvey Grammar School and offers education for girls aged 11–18, admitting approximately 180 girls into Year 7.
A selective boys’ grammar school in Dover that also offers its own entrance test (the Dover Test) in addition to the Kent Test, giving families an extra opportunity for assessment. Mixed sixth form available.
A selective girls’ grammar school in Dover, the sister school to Dover Grammar School for Boys. Regularly oversubscribed with approximately 3 applicants per place, admitting around 130 girls into Year 7.
Founded in 1563 in the medieval Cinque Port town of Sandwich. One of Kent’s oldest grammar schools and a co-educational selective school with academy status, admitting approximately 150 students into Year 7.
Formed in 2011 from the merger of boys-only Chatham House Grammar School and girls-only Clarendon House Grammar School. Although co-educational on intake, it operates single-sex teaching at Key Stage 3 across its two sites in Ramsgate.
A mixed selective grammar school in Broadstairs serving the Thanet area. One of Kent’s co-educational grammar schools with strong academic and community traditions, admitting approximately 165 students into Year 7.
The only state grammar school in England that is co-educational and offers both day and boarding provision. Originally founded as Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, it has approximately 922 pupils including around 224 boarders. Year 9 boarding entry uses the Cranbrook Entrance Exam.
The six Medway grammar schools are administered by Medway Council (not Kent County Council) and use the Medway Test rather than the Kent Test. Both exams are administered by GL Assessment and cover similar content, but registration processes and dates differ. The Medway Test typically takes place in mid-September.
A selective girls’ grammar school in Rochester and an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. One of the most oversubscribed grammar schools in Medway, admitting approximately 205 girls into Year 7 each year.
Founded in 1701 and commonly known as “The Math,” this is a boys’ grammar school in Rochester with over 1,500 students on roll. Regularly oversubscribed and one of the largest grammar schools in Medway.
Founded in 1900, Fort Pitt is a girls’ grammar school with academy status in Chatham. Named after the nearby Fort Pitt fortification. Admitting approximately 150 girls into Year 7 each year.
Formerly Chatham Grammar School for Boys, Holcombe is a boys’ grammar school with academy status in Chatham. Admitting approximately 180 students into Year 7 each year with a mixed sixth form available.
Founded in 1904 as Chatham Grammar School for Girls. A selective girls’ academy situated on the Chatham-Gillingham boundary. Part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, admitting approximately 150 girls into Year 7.
Established in 1923, Rainham Mark is the only currently co-educational grammar school in Medway. A large, popular school drawing students from across the Medway Towns area, admitting approximately 235 students into Year 7.
Preparing for Kent Grammar Schools with Eleven Ace.
All Kent grammar schools use the Kent Test (GL Assessment) for Year 7 entry, while Medway schools use the Medway Test. Eleven Ace provides personalised 1:1 online tuition and small-group batch classes specifically tailored to the Kent Test and Medway Test formats — covering English, Mathematics, and Reasoning.
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