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Medway grammar school

Chatham Grammar

Rainham Road, Chatham, Medway ME5 7EH

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Who can apply
Boys and girls
Entrance test
Medway Test
Papers by
GL Assessment
Ranking (GCSE)
#132

Chatham Grammar at a glance

Entrance test
Medway Test
Papers by GL Assessment

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

Registration opens
Not confirmed yet
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
Registration closes
Not confirmed yet
Test day
Not confirmed yet
Results
Not confirmed yet
National Offer Day
1 March 2028

September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Results
14 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027

Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.

Key dates

For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration opens

    Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.

  • Not confirmed yet

    Registration closes

  • Not confirmed yet

    Test day

  • Not confirmed yet

    Results

National dates for England

  1. 31 October 2027

    Secondary school application deadlineNext

    Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.

  2. 1 March 2028

    National Offer Day

    Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

Add these dates to your calendar

The Medway Test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Medway Council page(opens in a new tab).

See the typical 11+ timeline

September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

Test day
15 September 2026(passed)
Results
14 October 2026(passed)
Apply to your council by
31 October 2026
National Offer Day
1 March 2027

See open days and how to apply

Prepare for Chatham Grammar

Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.

GL Assessment paper packs

Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.

Next mock exam

GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)

Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27

Dates to be confirmed

Free sample paper

Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.

About Chatham Grammar

A selective girls' grammar school in Chatham, Medway.

The entrance test

Children applying for Year 7 sit the Medway Test, run by Medway Council.

Papers by: GL Assessment.

Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean

Our guide to the Medway Test: format, dates and other schools that use it →

School results2024/25

RankRanked #132
Ranking (England)
Among English grammar schools, by GCSE Attainment 8
See all rankings
GCSE Attainment 8
61.8 out of 90
75.5% got grade 5+ in English and maths
A level points per entry
28.6(C average)

Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work

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Common questions

Which 11+ test does Chatham Grammar use?
Children applying for Year 7 at Chatham Grammar sit the Medway Test, run by Medway Council.
What format is the Medway Test?
The Medway Test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
Is Chatham Grammar for boys or girls?
Chatham Grammar is co-educational: it admits both boys and girls into Year 7.
When is the Medway Test for 2027 entry?
The Medway Test for September 2027 entry is on 15 September 2026. Registration closes on 12 June 2026.
When are the Medway Test results for 2027 entry?
Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 14 October 2026.
How can my child prepare for the Chatham Grammar 11+?
The Medway Test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
Where is Chatham Grammar?
Chatham Grammar is at Rainham Road, Chatham, Medway ME5 7EH.