Oakwood Park Grammar School 11+
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How to get into Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park Grammar School is a selective secondary school in Kent. To get into Oakwood Park Grammar School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Oakwood Park Grammar School with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
Children currently in Year 5 who were born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 can take the Kent Test in 2025 (see key dates). Oakwood Park Grammar School (OPGS) in Maidstone is a selective boys' grammar school with a co-educational Sixth Form [1].
Students must achieve a total score of 332 or higher and no single score lower than 107 to qualify for a place at a Kent grammar school. Students admitted at the start of Year 7 will have been judged suitable for grammar school education under the Kent Selection Procedure. Applications should be made via the Local Authority who will then rank applicants in order of priority [1].
Families must also complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if your son is eligible for Pupil Premium or is a Child in Care or has previously been a Child in Care [1]. Before applying any oversubscription criteria, children who have qualified for entry and have either a Statement of Special Educational Need (SSEN) or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming Oakwood Park Grammar School are offered a place first.
Application Process
The application window for the 2025 exam will open on 2nd June 2025 and closes on 1st July 2025 (see key dates). Families must register their children for the Kent 11+ Test through the Kent County Council website before July deadlines.
Secondary school common application forms will be available on council websites from early September and must be submitted by Friday 31st October 2025 (see key dates). Residents of Kent also need to state Oakwood Park Grammar School as their preferred secondary school on the Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF). You can apply for entry to up to four Kent grammar schools by naming them as preferences.
Test results will be emailed to families on Thursday 16 October 2025 (see key dates). Passing the 11 plus doesn't guarantee that children will be allocated a place at their preferred school. Many grammar schools are often oversubscribed with qualified children. Schools and their admissions authorities work through admissions criteria to prioritise children for places.
Test Format and Requirements
The Kent 11+ Test consists of three sections: Section 1 is a one-hour exam that tests students' Reasoning abilities including Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Section 2 is an hour-long exam that tests English and Maths. Section 3 is a 40-minute writing task.
While the writing task is not marked as part of the overall 11 Plus score, it can be used as evidence for both borderline cases and in appeals for a grammar school place. Children will receive three standardised scores in the Kent Test – one each for English, maths and reasoning. They will also get one total (aggregate) score.
These reasoning topics aren't usually taught in school. They're included in the test to measure children's potential, not just what they've learned so far. Families can access practice materials and familiarisation booklets through the Kent County Council website and GL Assessment resources.
Oversubscription Criteria
If more than 160 children applying to Oakwood Park Grammar School achieve these scores, the school applies oversubscription criteria [1]. Children are prioritised for places in the following order: Looked-After or previously Looked-After Children, and children who have been in state care outside of England. Children with a sibling at the school.
Distance from the school forms part of the admissions criteria, though specific catchment boundaries are not published. The school draws students from across the Maidstone area and surrounding Kent regions. For detailed admissions criteria, families should contact the school information section directly.
Preparation Guidance
It can be tempting to jump straight into practice papers to prepare for 11+ exams. However, this is not an effective way to learn and can cause children to feel demotivated. Children should have a good understanding of Year 6 content before testing their knowledge with practice papers.
The most effective 11+ preparation happens in short, consistent bursts. For 10–11-year-olds, educational psychologists recommend daily learning sessions of 20–30 minutes – just enough time to reinforce core skills without losing focus. Using a 'little and often' approach when recapping content is key, as our brains encode new information more effectively when dealing with smaller 'chunks' of information.
Families should focus preparation on the three core areas: English comprehension and vocabulary skills, Mathematics covering Year 6 curriculum content, and Reasoning abilities including verbal, non-verbal and spatial reasoning. For practice materials, families can visit practice papers section and consider professional support through tutoring services.
Practical Advice
To keep children ahead of their competition in the lead-up to the Kent Test, families should create an easy-to-follow revision timetable that covers all the required subjects, while also allowing time for relaxation to ensure children don't become overworked and anxious about the exam. Practice papers should be an essential part of revision routines as they can help monitor progress.
Success in the 11+ isn't just about knowledge; it's also about mindset. Praise children for their effort, not just their results. When they face a tricky topic or make a mistake, remind them that every challenge is a chance to learn and grow. Set small, achievable goals and celebrate their progress along the way. This will help them stay motivated, build resilience, and approach the exam with confidence.
On exam day, children should arrive early and bring required identification documents. The test environment will be formal with strict timing conditions. Many children will find the test difficult. Grammar schools in Kent provide for children in about the top 25% of the ability range.
Families should also consider backup school options within Kent, as grammar school places remain highly competitive despite children achieving qualifying scores. For specific guidance and support arrangements, contact details are available in the school information section.
Kent 11+ Test Information
In order to get into Oakwood Park Grammar School, children need to pass the Kent 11+ Test. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Kent 11+ Test Subjects & Structure
The Kent 11+ Test requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- English
- Maths
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
The entrance examination for Oakwood Park Grammar School, known as the Kent Test, is a challenging assessment designed to evaluate the academic potential of prospective students. The test comprises two multiple-choice papers, each lasting one hour, which are provided by GL Assessment.
The first paper focuses on English and maths, with questions based on the Key Stage 2 national curriculum. This section assesses the candidate's proficiency in literacy and numeracy skills, which are essential for success in secondary education.
The second paper concentrates on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial reasoning. These subjects are not typically taught in primary schools, so candidates may be less familiar with these question styles. Verbal reasoning evaluates the ability to understand and analyze written information, while non-verbal reasoning and spatial reasoning assess problem-solving skills using shapes, patterns, and logical thinking. Preparing for these unique question types is crucial for success in the Kent Test.
Other Schools using Kent 11+ Test
As well as Oakwood Park Grammar School, several other schools also use Kent 11+ Test. These are:
- Barton Court Grammar School
- Borden Grammar School
- Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
- Cranbrook School
- Dane Court Grammar School
- Dartford Grammar School
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls
- Dover Grammar School for Boys
- Dover Grammar School for Girls
- Gravesend Grammar School
- Highsted Grammar School
- Highworth Grammar School
- Invicta Grammar School
- Maidstone Grammar School
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
- Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
- Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
- Sir Roger Manwood's School
- The Folkestone School for Girls
- The Harvey Grammar School
- The Judd School
- The Norton Knatchbull School
- The Skinners' School
- Tonbridge Grammar School
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
- Weald of Kent Grammar School
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Kent 11+ Test Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Oakwood Park Grammar School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.

Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Kent 11+ Test Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Kent 11+ Test changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).

Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Oakwood Park Grammar School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Oakwood Park Grammar School 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Oakwood Park Grammar School) as well as other relevant dates.
Date | Event | Calendar Link |
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02/06/2025 | Kent Test Registration Opens | Add Dates to Calendar |
01/07/2025 | Kent Test Registration Closes | |
11/09/2025 | Kent Test Date For Children In Kent Primary Schools | |
Mid October | Kent Test Results Sent To Parents | |
Late October | Secondary School Common Application Deadline | |
02/03/2026 | National School Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Oakwood Park Grammar School as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Oakwood Park Grammar School
As the Kent 11+ Test entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.

11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
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11+ Past Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School
Here are all available past 11+ papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School. Please note that this may include 11+ past papers, past familiarisation booklets, past practice materials published by third parties and past 11+ exam guides written by the school. These materials are provided 'as-is' and may no longer reflect the subjects, format, structure or exam board that Oakwood Park Grammar School currently uses.
The exam board (or test supplier) that Oakwood Park Grammar School chooses to use for their 11+ entrance tests can change and we encourage you to check directly with the school.
As well as these past 11+ papers, you may find our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers helpful for your child's preparation.
Exam Board | Subject | 11+ Past Paper |
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GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Kent 11+ Test Ensure you double-check with Oakwood Park Grammar School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Kent 11+ Test to get into Oakwood Park Grammar School.
Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | English | ||
GL Assessment | Maths | ||
GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Oakwood Park Grammar School.
Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | English | |||
GL Assessment | Maths | |||
GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Kent 11+ Test.
Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | Maths | ||
GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Oakwood Park Grammar School.
Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | English | ||
GL Assessment | Writing | ||
GL Assessment | Maths | ||
GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Oakwood Park Grammar School.
Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | Maths | |||
GL Assessment | English | |||
GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Oakwood Park Grammar School ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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CEM | Maths | |||
CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Oakwood Park Grammar School by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Oakwood Park Grammar School together with their admissions contact details.

Address | Oakwood Park Grammar School, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8AH |
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School Website | https://www.opgs.org/ |
Telephone | 01622726683 |
Email Address | admissions@opgs.org |
Gender | Boys only |
Total Year 7 Places | 160 |
Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1096 (49 Girls / 1047 Boys) |
Headteacher | Mr Kevin Moody |
Oakwood Park Grammar School is a boys only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 1,096 pupils attend Oakwood Park Grammar School and it's led by the Headteacher, Mr Kevin Moody.
Oakwood Park Grammar School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Oakwood Park Grammar School was last inspected by Ofsted on 06/02/2019 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 10/03/2019, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.

Last Ofsted Report Data
Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 06/02/2019 | 1 | 10/03/2019 | Good | Full Report |
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GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Oakwood Park Grammar School for the 2022-23 academic year.
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Oakwood Park Grammar School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
Art & Design (Graphics) | 17 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
Biology | 106 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 22 |
Chemistry | 105 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 10 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 22 |
Computer Studies/Computing | 28 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 7 |
Design & Technology | 22 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
English Language | 153 | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 31 | 48 | 34 | 22 | 7 |
English Literature | 151 | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 20 | 49 | 40 | 20 | 13 |
French | 73 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Geography | 112 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 31 | 22 | 18 | 7 |
History | 52 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Mathematics | 153 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 23 | 40 | 19 | 42 | 20 |
Media/Film/Tv Studies | 14 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Physics | 105 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 23 |
Psychology | 34 | - | - | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Religious Studies | 153 | - | - | 3 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 39 | 26 | 27 | 18 |
Spanish | 70 | - | - | 6 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Drama & Theatre Studies | 18 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Physical Education/Sports Studies | 31 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Science: Double Award | 47 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
Art and Design (Graphics) | 9 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | |||
Biology | 48 | - | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 5 | |||
Chemistry | 29 | - | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - | |||
Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | |||
Design and Technology (Product Design) | 18 | - | 1 | - | 10 | 3 | 4 | - | |||
Drama and Theatre Studies | 6 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | - | |||
Economics | 44 | - | 2 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 4 | - | |||
English Language | 13 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | - | |||
English Literature | 17 | - | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | |||
Geography | 54 | - | 2 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 1 | |||
Government and Politics | 18 | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | |||
History | 25 | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | |||
Mathematics | 49 | - | 2 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 6 | |||
Media/Film/Tv Studies | 20 | - | - | 1 | 11 | 7 | - | 1 | |||
Physical Education / Sports Studies | 19 | - | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | - | |||
Physics | 37 | - | 7 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |||
Psychology | 48 | - | 5 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 7 | - | |||
Religious Studies | 9 | - | - | 4 | - | 5 | - | - | |||
Sociology | 33 | - | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
FAQ
Is Oakwood Park Grammar School hard to get into?
Yes, Oakwood Park Grammar School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Oakwood Park Grammar School a private school?
No, Oakwood Park Grammar School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Oakwood Park Grammar School free?
Yes, Oakwood Park Grammar School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Oakwood Park Grammar School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Oakwood Park Grammar School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Oakwood Park Grammar School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Oakwood Park Grammar School a boys-only school?
Yes, Oakwood Park Grammar School is a boys-only school.