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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF

RankRanked #119Girls schoolKent Test01622 752103

Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS

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Who can apply
Girls
Entrance test
Kent Test
Papers by
GL Assessment
Ranking (GCSE)
#119

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 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

See open days and how to apply

Prepare for Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

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About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Selective girls' grammar school in Maidstone.

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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School results2024/25

RankRanked #119
Ranking (England)
Among English grammar schools, by GCSE Attainment 8
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GCSE Attainment 8
66.4 out of 90
87.7% got grade 5+ in English and maths
A level points per entry
36.5(B- 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls use?
Children applying for Year 7 at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls for boys or girls?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls admits girls 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is at Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF.

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Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0SF

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