Maidstone Grammar School

Maidstone Grammar School in Maidstone, Kent uses Kent Test. The Kent Test (PESE) is administered by GL Assessment and consists of an English & Maths paper, a Reasoning paper (Verbal and Non-Verbal/Spatial), and a creative writing exercise reviewed in borderline cases.

Maidstone Grammar School offers approximately 205 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Admission is based on achieving a qualifying score in the Kent Test.

Places allocated to those who pass the Kent Test, prioritized by distance. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Apply via the Kent County Council CAF after passing the Kent Test. Key dates: Registration Opens: 1 June 2026; Registration Closes: 1 July 2026; Entrance Exam (In-county): 10 September 2026; Entrance Exam (Out-of-county): 12-13 September 2026; Results Released: 15 October 2026; Local Authority Application Deadline: 2 November 2026; National Offer Day: 1 March 2027; Reallocation Day: 27 April 2027. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Familiarise with the relevant 11+ test format (CEM/GL/Kent Test)., Practice working accurately under time pressure.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the Kent Test format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.