11+ entrance test

The Kent Test

The Kent Test is the 11+ used by all of Kent's grammar schools to decide whether a child is suitable for a grammar school place. Being assessed as suitable for grammar does not guarantee a place, as each school then applies its own admission criteria.

• 32 schools
• Next: Common application (SCAF) deadline, 02 Nov 2026

Run by

Kent County Council

Area

Kent

Format

Two tests of multiple-choice questions, marked by computer. Test 1 is an English and maths paper (1 hour; each section is a 5 minute practice followed by a 25 minute test; English includes comprehension and literacy questions). Test 2 is a reasoning paper (about 1 hour) with verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning sections. There is also a 40 minute writing exercise which is not marked but may be used by a headteacher panel. Test provider not stated.

Children from outside the area

Yes. Registration is open to parents of children resident in England (not including Crown Dependencies), and children of UK service personnel or Crown Servants returning to the UK. Children who do not attend a Kent primary school sit the test on the weekend of 12 and 13 September 2026. Kent County Council asks that you only register if you intend to apply for a Kent grammar school.

Key dates

Schools that use this test

Checked 2026-10-17 against: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5. Dates and rules can change; always check the official page before registering.