Rochester Grammar School

Rochester Grammar School in Rochester, Kent uses Medway Test (GL Assessment). The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Rochester Grammar School offers approximately 205 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as 3:1. Admissions criteria: Applicants must be assessed as grammar school suitable via the Medway Test.

Places allocated primarily on score, then proximity. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register for the Medway Test and apply via the Medway Council CAF. Key dates: Registration Opens: Mid-May 2026; Registration Closes: Mid-June 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): 15-16 September 2026 (TBC); Results to Parents: Mid-October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Prepare for the Medway test format: Maths, VR, and extended writing., Focus on creative writing skills.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the Medway Test (GL Assessment) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.