Which 11+ test is used in Medway?

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

Which grammar schools are in Medway?

We list 5 grammar schools in Medway: Chatham Grammar School for Girls, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School and The Rochester Grammar School.

When do Medway 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 Medway?

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 Medway

Medway Council runs the Medway Test, separate from the Kent Test. Results are a weighted total of standardised scores in English, maths and reasoning, and the pass mark is set each year.

Test: 1
Grammar schools: 5
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

Medway Test
Run by:
Medway Council
Area:
Medway
Used by:
5 schools we list
Test guide medway.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 Medway Test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Medway Council page.

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Medway

5 grammar schools use the Medway Test. Open a school for its own page.

Guides for Medway parents

Practise for the Medway Test

Common questions about the 11+ in Medway

Which 11+ test is used in Medway?: Grammar schools in Medway select pupils through the Medway Test, run by Medway Council.
Which grammar schools are in Medway?: We list 5 grammar schools in Medway: Chatham Grammar School for Girls, Fort Pitt Grammar School, Rainham Mark Grammar School, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School and The Rochester Grammar School.
When do Medway 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 Medway?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.