Which 11+ test is used in Kent?

Grammar schools in Kent select pupils through the Kent Test, run by Kent County Council.

Which grammar schools are in Kent?

We list 27 grammar schools in Kent, including Barton Court Grammar School, Cranbrook School, Dane Court Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School for Girls and Dover Grammar School for Boys. The full list is on this page.

When do Kent grammar school applications close?

For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.

When are grammar school places offered in Kent?

Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.

South East and East of England

The 11+ in Kent

Kent County Council runs the Kent Test, which is used by all Kent grammar schools. Children sit English, maths and reasoning, and results are given as age-standardised scores; head teacher panels assess some other children.

Test: 1
Grammar schools: 27
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

Kent Test
Run by:
Kent County Council
Area:
Kent
Used by:
27 schools we list
Test guide kent.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)

Key dates for September 2027 entry

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.

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Kent

27 grammar schools use the Kent Test. Open a school for its own page.

Guides for Kent parents

Practise for the Kent Test

Common questions about the 11+ in Kent

Which 11+ test is used in Kent?: Grammar schools in Kent select pupils through the Kent Test, run by Kent County Council.
Which grammar schools are in Kent?: We list 27 grammar schools in Kent, including Barton Court Grammar School, Cranbrook School, Dane Court Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School for Girls and Dover Grammar School for Boys. The full list is on this page.
When do Kent grammar school applications close?: For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.
When are grammar school places offered in Kent?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.