Test Information

All you need to know

What are the 11+ tests?

In our location in Kent there are two different 11+ tests your child can sit to gain entry into a local Grammar School. Our classes prepare your child for both tests.

These tests are:

– The Medway11+ test - for Medway Grammar Schools

– The Kent 11+ test - for the rest of Kent e.g. Sittingbourne and Maidstone Grammar Schools

If you are on the boundary of the Medway Towns, you may want to consider registering for both the Medway and Kent tests. If you are unsure whether you fall into this category or not, please ask and we can advise you.

Below are the important dates for the 2025 tests for your diary. All of these were correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Grammar School and the 11+

Grammar school selection tests are not compulsory. These are based on parental choice with advice and guidance from your child’s school. As the selection tests are not mandatory, it is not included as part of the school’s learning curriculum. Too often, many children enter the tests without sufficient preparation on exam technique and subject knowledge.

Our aim is to bridge this gap by recognising that many children have the potential to do well by supplementing their school learning in Maths and Literacy and by introducing Reasoning skills. We also build confidence by covering exam techniques, time management and memory skills.

Many of you will be aware of the controversy concerning the 11+

tests and some will have concerns that children who receive extra tuition will struggle at grammar school. At Rainham Tuition, we believe that the additional learning and test technique skills we cover mean they are well placed to thrive in a grammar school environment and they will rise to the challenges of their new school.

Medway 11+ Tests

Registration – 19th May – 13th June 2025

Test Days – In school 16th and 17th September 2025

Test Days – Out of County - 20th or 21st September 2025

Results Day – 15th October 2025

Medway Grammar Schools

Chatham Grammar School – co-educational
Fort Pitt Grammar School – co-educational
Holcombe Grammar School – co-educational
Rainham Mark Grammar School – co-educational
Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School – boys
The Howard School (Grammar stream) – boys
The Rochester Grammar School – girls

Kent 11+ Tests

Registration – to be announced

Test Days – In school - to be announced

Test Days – Out of County - to be announced

Results Day – to be announced

Local Kent Grammar Schools

Sittingbourne

Borden Grammar School for boys
Highsted Grammar School for girls

Maidstone

Invicta Grammar School for girls
Maidstone Grammar School for boys
Maidstone Grammar School for girls

Testimonials

When we started tuition with you we did not think S* would go forward to take the 11+

Our aim was to support his school learning as we felt he could achieve more than he was.

Your advice and guidance gave us the confidence to have a go at the Kent test and he nailed it!

Thank you and see you in 2 year's time with E*

mum to S*

I can't thank you enough for supporting A* and helping her achieve a strong pass in the Medway 11+ test. The tools and skills you have given her have set her up for her first choice of secondary school.

mum to A*

It's time for goodbye and a huge thank you from the J* family.

H* and T* are loving RMGS and L* will be joining them soon. We could not have got through the 11+ process 3 times without your knowledge and guidance. Not just a tutor to the children but a support to us too as we navigated COVID and the changes to the Medway test. Thankyou, thankyou and thankyou!

mum and dad to H* T* and L*