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Grammar Schools Directory

Your complete guide to grammar schools in Kent, Medway and Bexley — exam boards, key dates, and how to prepare.

Grammar Schools

Ofsted Outstanding

Exam Boards

Sept

Test Month

Key Dates & Timeline

Kent & Medway Tests (GL Assessment)

May–June: Registration opens (Kent County Council / Medway Council)

September: Kent & Medway Tests taken (Year 6)

October: Results released to parents

March: School places allocated (National Offer Day)

Bexley Test (Quest Assessment)

May–June: Registration via Bexley Council

September: Bexley Selection Test taken

October: Results sent to parents

March: National Offer Day

Kent Grammar Schools

GL Assessment21 schools

The Kent Test is sat in September of Year 6. It tests English, Maths, and Reasoning using GL Assessment format. Results are released in October. Medway grammar schools use a related GL-style Medway Test — PrepTicks GL practice covers both.

Dartford Grammar School

Dartford♂ Boys⭐ Outstanding

One of the top-performing boys' grammar schools in Kent, known for strong academic results and excellent extracurricular programmes.

Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Dartford♀ Girls⭐ Outstanding

Highly sought-after girls' school with outstanding results and a strong focus on STEM and performing arts.

Tonbridge Grammar School

Tonbridge♀ Girls⭐ Outstanding

A leading girls' grammar with exceptional A-level results and a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The Judd School

Tonbridge♂ Boys⭐ Outstanding

Prestigious boys' school with outstanding academic outcomes, strong sport and music traditions.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Tunbridge Wells♂ Boys✓ Good

Popular boys' grammar known for academic rigour and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

Tunbridge Wells♀ Girls✓ Good

High-achieving girls' school with strong pastoral support and excellent university progression rates.

Maidstone Grammar School

Maidstone♂ Boys✓ Good

County town boys' grammar with a broad curriculum, strong sciences and established sporting heritage.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Maidstone♀ Girls✓ Good

Well-regarded girls' grammar offering a balanced education with strong arts and humanities provision.

Invicta Grammar School

Maidstone♀ Girls⭐ Outstanding

Outstanding girls' school with innovative teaching, excellent pastoral care and high value-added scores.

Cranbrook School

Cranbrook♂♀ Co-ed✓ Good

Kent's only co-educational grammar with boarding options, set in beautiful rural Weald surroundings.

Folkestone School for Girls

Folkestone♀ Girls✓ Good

Welcoming girls' grammar serving east Kent with consistently strong GCSE and A-level results.

The Harvey Grammar School

Folkestone♂ Boys✓ Good

Established boys' grammar in east Kent with strong community links and improving results year on year.

Dover Grammar School for Boys

Dover♂ Boys✓ Good

Historic boys' school with strong traditions, good GCSE results and active house system.

Dover Grammar School for Girls

Dover♀ Girls✓ Good

Friendly girls' grammar with a caring ethos, good results and wide enrichment opportunities.

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Canterbury♂ Boys✓ Good

Canterbury's boys' grammar known for academic excellence, particularly in sciences and computing.

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Canterbury♀ Girls⭐ Outstanding

Outstanding girls' school in Canterbury with exceptional results and strong creative arts programmes.

Barton Court Grammar School

Canterbury♂♀ Co-ed✓ Good

Co-educational grammar offering a broad, balanced curriculum with a focus on personal development.

Highsted Grammar School

Sittingbourne♀ Girls✓ Good

Supportive girls' grammar in Swale with strong pastoral care and consistently good results.

Borden Grammar School

Sittingbourne♂ Boys✓ Good

Small, friendly boys' grammar with strong community spirit and good academic outcomes.

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Wilmington♂ Boys✓ Good

Popular boys' grammar near Dartford with strong sport provision and improving academic results.

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Wilmington♀ Girls✓ Good

Welcoming girls' grammar with a focus on wellbeing, personal growth and academic achievement.

Medway Grammar Schools

GL Assessment2 schools

Medway grammar schools use the Medway Test (GL Assessment style), typically sat in September of Year 6. Check Medway Council for registration and dates.

Chatham Grammar School

Chatham♀ Girls✓ Good

Girls' grammar in Medway with a caring environment and good progression to top universities.

Rochester Grammar School

Rochester♀ Girls✓ Good

Historic girls' school in Rochester with strong academic traditions and excellent enrichment programmes.

Bexley Grammar Schools

Quest Assessment4 schools

The Bexley Selection Test uses Quest Assessment and is typically sat in September of Year 6. It covers English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Bexley Grammar School

Welling♂♀ Co-ed⭐ Outstanding

Outstanding co-ed grammar consistently ranked among the top state schools nationally. Very competitive admissions.

Beths Grammar School

Bexley♂ Boys✓ Good

Strong boys' grammar with excellent sports facilities, good results and a proud tradition dating back to 1834.

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School

Sidcup♂♀ Co-ed✓ Good

Popular co-ed grammar on the Bexley/Bromley border with a broad curriculum and active extracurricular programme.

Townley Grammar School

Bexleyheath♀ Girls⭐ Outstanding

Outstanding girls' grammar with exceptional results, strong STEM focus and excellent university destinations.

Preparation Tips

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Start Early

Begin in Year 4 or early Year 5 — 12-18 months gives comfortable preparation time.

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Know the Format

Practice with the exact exam format (GL or Quest) your child will face.

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Track Weak Areas

Focus practice time on the topics where your child loses the most marks.

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Practice Under Timed Conditions

Time pressure is one of the biggest challenges — practice with a clock from early on.

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Manage Anxiety

Keep sessions short (15-20 mins), praise effort not just scores, and maintain balance.

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Read Widely

Daily reading improves comprehension, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning simultaneously.

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