Kent 11+ Test

If you would like your child to be considered for a Kent grammar school, they will need to sit the Kent 11+ test. 

A child can take the Kent 11+ even if they don't live in Kent. 

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What is the test made up of?

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The test consists of 3 papers:

- Maths and English

- Verbal, Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning

- Extended Writing 

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How is the exam marked?

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Maths and English Paper

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The Maths section is a 30-minute multiple choice question paper including but not limited to the following mathematical topics: number, measurement, geometry, ratio and proportion, algebra, and statistics. 

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The English section is a 30-minute multiple choice question paper including comprehension and spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) questions. 

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Reasoning Paper

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This paper is split into three reasoning sections verbal, non-verbal and spatial and is a multiple choice question paper. 

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Extended Writing Paper

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A writing task that could take multiple formats (story, letter or diary for example) and is marked on spelling, punctuation, grammar, wide vocabulary and content.

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Students have to pass all three elements to be successful. The extended writing is only marked if a student is borderline.

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Closest Kent Grammar Schools to Medway

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Holcombe Grammar (Boys)

Chatham Girls Grammar (Girls) 

Gravesend Grammar (Boys) 

Mayfield Grammar (Girls)

Dartford Grammar (Boys)

Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Girls) 

Invicta Grammar School (Girls) 

Oakwood Park (Boys)

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There are 32 Kent Grammar schools. 

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Kent Familiarisation Booklet