Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham, Kent uses Kent Test (GL). 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.

Admission to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is determined primarily by rank order of 11+ entrance examination scores, although specific residency and oversubscription criteria may apply under the local authority admission policy.

Parents must complete two steps: register directly for the entrance exam, and list Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School on their local authority Common Application Form (CAF) by 31st October. 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: Practice regularly., Familiarize yourself with the exam format.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the Kent Test (GL) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.