Grammar school · South East

Maidstone Grammar School

  • Maidstone, Kent
  • Boys
  • GL format

Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school

Key dates

Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)

Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)
Registration closes
Expected around 1 Jul 2027
Registration opens
Expected around 1 Jun 2027
Test
Expected around 10 Sep 2027 (Kent primaries) · 12–13 Sep (others)
Results
Expected around 15 Oct 2027

Based on the 2026 pattern. Dates are usually announced Jan–Apr 2027.Source: Onze+ projection from last year's dates · Verified 12 October 2026

Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)

Taken place
Registration closes
1 Jul 2026Registration closed
Registration opens
1 Jun 2026
Test
10 Sep 2026 (Kent primaries) · 12–13 Sep (others)
Results
15 Oct 2026

Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026

Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.

The 11+ test

Maidstone Grammar School uses the Kent Test, set by GL Assessment. English & maths; verbal & non-verbal reasoning; writing task (used only at headteacher panel).

English & Maths test
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
EnglishNot stated25Multiple choice
maths25 (+5 practice each)
~60 min total. Section order may vary. Source: Official (opens in a new tab)
Reasoning test
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
Verbal reasoningNot stated20 (+10 practice)Multiple choice
non-verbal reasoning (subtests)4–5 per subtest
spatial reasoning (subtests)4–5 per subtest
~60 min total. Source: Official (opens in a new tab)

Sample paper

Kent Test familiarisation booklet (opens in a new tab)Source: Official (council)

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