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Borden Grammar School

Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4DB

Boys schoolKent Test01795 424192

Last checked 19 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Boys
Entrance test
Kent Test
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GL Assessment

Borden Grammar School at a glance

Entrance test
Kent 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
15 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.

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

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September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6

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

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Prepare for Borden Grammar School

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Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27

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The entrance test

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

Papers by: GL Assessment.

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Common questions

Which 11+ test does Borden Grammar School use?
Children applying for Year 7 at Borden Grammar School sit the Kent Test, run by Kent County Council.
What format is the Kent Test?
The Kent 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 Borden Grammar School for boys or girls?
Borden Grammar School admits boys into Year 7.
When is the Kent Test for 2027 entry?
The Kent Test for September 2027 entry is on 10 September 2026. Registration closes on 1 July 2026.
When are the Kent Test results for 2027 entry?
Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 15 October 2026.
How can my child prepare for the Borden Grammar School 11+?
The Kent 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 Borden Grammar School?
Borden Grammar School is at Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4DB.

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Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4DB

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