Kent (Kent Test) & Medway 11 Plus Guide

The Kent (Kent Test) & Medway 11 Plus at a glance

The Kent (Kent Test) & Medway test is set by GL Assessment. Two papers: Reasoning (1 hr) and English & Maths (1 hr). Multiple-choice. Standardised, age‑weighted scores.

Children are assessed in English, Mathematics, Reasoning (Verbal + Non-Verbal). Knowing the exact format matters, because preparing in the wrong style wastes valuable practice time.

• Exam provider: GL Assessment
• Subjects tested: English, Mathematics, Reasoning (Verbal + Non-Verbal)
• Format: Two papers: Reasoning (1 hr) and English & Maths (1 hr). Multiple-choice. Standardised, age‑weighted scores.

Local arrangements to watch

Sat in early September of Year 6. Threshold scores set each year; head‑teacher review available for borderline candidates.

Dates, qualifying scores and registration deadlines vary by school and change each year, so always confirm the current details with your target schools or local consortium.

Grammar schools in Kent (Kent Test) & Medway

We list 40 schools for Kent (Kent Test) & Medway. They include The Judd School, Tonbridge Grammar School, The Skinners’ School, Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys. Entry requirements and catchment rules differ between schools, so check each school admissions policy before you apply.

How to prepare for the Kent (Kent Test) & Medway 11 Plus

Strong preparation is steady rather than last minute. Build secure foundations first, then practise in the exact GL Assessment style this region uses so the question types feel familiar on the day.

• Confirm the format and subjects above, then practise only in that style
• Read widely every day and grow vocabulary across the whole year
• Secure arithmetic and times tables so number work is fast and accurate
• Move from untimed practice to full timed papers in the final months
• Sit regular mock exams to build pace and reduce exam day nerves