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Highworth Grammar School

Kent, Ashford

Part of the Kent Test

All Kent grammar schools sit the same Kent Test paper. Preparing for one Kent school prepares your child for all of them.

Mixed (co-educational)Ages 11-181,553 pupilsSixth form210 Y7 places

Ofsted Inspection

Outstanding

Last inspected: 14 January 2025

Entrance Exam Format

Kent Test

GL Assessment

Verbal Reasoning
80 Qs50 min
Mathematics
50 Qs50 min
English
50 Qs50 min

Key Dates

Exam period

September

Registration deadline

June

Typical Exam Topics

Based on the Kent Test format, candidates should prepare for these topic areas.

Verbal Reasoning

11 topic areas
SynonymsAntonymsAnalogiesOdd One OutHidden WordsCompound WordsCode BreakingLetter SeriesNumber SeriesLogic ProblemsCloze

Non-Verbal Reasoning

5 topic areas
SequencesAnalogiesOdd One OutMatricesCode Breaking

Mathematics

10 topic areas
Number & Place ValueAddition & SubtractionMultiplication & DivisionFractions, Decimals & PercentagesMeasurementGeometry & ShapesPosition & DirectionStatisticsRatio & ProportionAlgebra

English

3 topic areas
ComprehensionGrammar & PunctuationSpelling

Exam Difficulty

How this school's exam compares to a typical 11+ paper.

Overall DifficultyAverage
Vocabulary LevelAverage
Time PressureAverage
Maths DifficultyAverage
English DifficultyAverage
Reasoning ComplexityAverage

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.

Entry Score

121

Qualifying SAS

Published threshold — verify annually with the school.

School Information

Type

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Address

Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD

Official Admissions

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