Kent Test/PESE/11+
Each year we have a number of children choosing to take the Kent Test. This test provides children with an opportunity to show that they are able to work at the standards set by Grammar Schools. Children need to take this test and pass it to meet the admissions criteria of Grammar Schools.
Locally, the Harvey Grammar and Folkestone School for Girls, both have their own admissions tests which take place during the same week as the Kent Test. Children can choose to take this test as well as the Kent Test and certainly if you are considering applying for a Grammar School place at either of the schools, we would recommend that you enter your child for this as well. In our experience the local Grammar School tests seem to be slighlty easier than the Kent Test and they give your child a second chance, so to speak.
Registrations for the Kent Test open on the 1st June 2021 and close on the 1st July 2021 for children due to start secondary school in September 2022.
Key dates for Parents 2021-22
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Registration for Kent Test opens
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1 June 2021 |
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Online Special Arrangements form available |
From 1 June 2021
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Closing date for registration
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1 July 2021 |
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Lists of children registered for testing sent to schools.
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5 July 2021 |
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Deadline for special arrangements requests
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12 July 2021 |
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Kent Test date
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9 September 2021 |
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HTAs referrals to be lodged and evidence provided by schools
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4 October 2021 |
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HTA Panels sit
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From 5 October 2021 |
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HTA Results to schools
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By 15 October 2021 |
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Results to parents
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21 October 2021 |
Please note that local Grammar Schools will also require you to register with them your intention to take their own test. The window for this is usually the same as the Kent Test - please keep checking their websites.
RESOURCES
Please bear in mind that different local authorities have different tests so you need to look at the format of the Kent questions. Look here for the Kent sample materials:
http://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/14513/Kent-Test-familiarisation-booklet.pdf
Below you will find some examples of sites which provide practice papers and tests. We are not promoting or endorsing any of the sites here, just providing some links.
ELEVEN PLUS EXAMS
A site with a wide range of advice, tips and links to other sites:
https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/
This site also has a guide to say which type of questions are included in the Kent test which can help when you are using free or purchase materials.
Verbal Reasoning: https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/advice/verbal-reasoning/gl-assessment-nfer-vr-question-types
Try the free demo for free non-verbal reasoning questions:
BOND ASSESSMENT PAPERS
You will need to register to access the free resources.
CGP
https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Parent/books_11Plus_free_tests
ICHILD
http://www.ichild.co.uk/tags/browse/127/11-Plus
MASTER BRAIN ACADEMY
Non-verbal reasoning paper with answers