Kent 11+ Exam Dates 2026 — Registration & Preparation Timeline
Kent 11+ exam dates for 2026: when to register, when the Kent Test runs, and a parent-friendly preparation timeline for grammar school entrance.
Key Kent 11+ dates for 2026
Dates are confirmed on the Kent County Council website each spring. Typical pattern:
| Milestone | Usual timing |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | June |
| Registration closes | Early July |
| Kent Test (11+) | Early September (Year 6) |
| Results | Mid-October |
Always verify on gov.uk and Kent Council admissions pages for the current year.
Who sits the Kent Test?
Children in Year 6 registered for Kent grammar school places. Some schools also run own-admissions tests — check each school's website.
GL Assessment in Kent
Most Kent grammar schools use GL Assessment papers covering Maths, English and reasoning. Practice should match GL pacing and question styles.
Preparation timeline for parents
- Year 5 autumn — mental maths, daily reading, vocabulary
- Year 5 spring — topic papers (fractions, comprehension)
- Year 6 Easter onwards — weekly timed mocks
- August — light practice only; protect sleep before September
When official papers run out
CampusO₂ generates unlimited 11+ practice papers in GL-style Maths and English — see our Kent 11+ local guide.