Ofsted Inspection
Outstanding
Last inspected: 14 January 2025
Parent Prep Guide
What Parents Should Know
#### Key dates — checked October 2026 - Kent Test 2026 (for September 2027 entry): sat 10 September 2026; results emailed 15 October 2026. - Threshold context: for 2026 entry the qualifying standard was a total of 332 across English, Maths and Reasoning, with no paper below 108. The threshold is reset each year after marking. - Next cycle (September 2028 entry): registration expected early June – early July 2027 via kent.gov.uk/ola; test early September 2027 (dates not yet published). - CAF deadline: 31 October; National Offer Day: 1 March.
Entrance Exam Format
Kent Test
GL Assessment
Key Dates
Exam period
early September of Year 6 (2026 test: 10 September)
Registration deadline
early June to 1 July of Year 5
Typical Exam Topics
Based on the Kent Test format, candidates should prepare for these topic areas.
Verbal Reasoning
11 topic areasNon-Verbal Reasoning
5 topic areasMathematics
10 topic areasEnglish
3 topic areasExam Difficulty
How this school's exam compares to a typical 11+ paper.
How to Prepare
Highworth Grammar School uses GL Assessment for its 11+ entrance exam. GL Assessment exams are multiple-choice format, covering Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, and English.
- Practise with timed papers to build exam stamina
- Focus on vocabulary — read widely and learn Tier 2/3 words
- Use GL-style practice papers for familiarity with the format
- Work through past papers and familiarisation materials
Visit the official admissions page for the latest exam guidance and familiarisation materials.
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- •Kent County Council — Kent Test information: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test
- •GL Assessment — Kent Test familiarisation: https://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/support/kent-test-familiarisation-materials/
- •Highworth Grammar School website
- •Kent County Council — Prepare for the Kent Test
- •Atom Learning — Kent Test Guide
Official Admissions
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School data last synced from DfE GIAS: 16 October 2026