Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 11+

How to get into Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a selective secondary school in Kent. To get into Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School with all the important information you need to know.

Admission Requirements

Children born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2026 (see key dates) ^[1]. The school accepts approximately 180 new students every year at age 11.

All children must achieve a qualifying score on the Kent 11+ Test to be eligible for admission. Children need a total score of 332 or higher and no single score lower than 107 to qualify for a place at a Kent grammar school.

Families must register their children for the Kent 11+ Test between 2nd June and 1st July 2025 (see key dates). The test takes place in September 2025 with results released on 16th October 2025 (see key dates).

• Children currently in Year 5 are eligible to take the test
• The test is administered by Kent County Council
• Registration must be completed online through the official Kent County Council website
• No late registrations are accepted after 1st July 2025 (see key dates)
• For contact information, see school information section

Application Process

The application process involves two separate steps that families must complete. First, register for the Kent 11+ Test through Kent County Council. Second, submit the Secondary Common Application Form after receiving test results.

Families must complete the Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) and submit it to their local authority by 31st October 2025 (see key dates) ^[1]. Schools must be named as one of the preferred schools on the secondary school common application form.

School offers are made on 3rd March 2026 (see key dates). Passing the 11+ Test does not guarantee a place at the preferred school, as the school is often oversubscribed.

• Register for the Kent 11+ Test between June and July 2025
• Take the test in September 2025
• Receive results in October 2025
• Submit the SCAF form by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)
• Attend school open events typically held in October
• Apply for appeals if needed after offers are made in March 2026
• Special considerations for children with disabilities or special educational needs must be discussed with the primary school SENCO before registration

Oversubscription Criteria

If more than the available places are achieved by qualifying children, the school applies oversubscription criteria. Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School does not have a formal catchment area.

Priority is given to children in the following order. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan which names the school are admitted first. This reduces the published admission number accordingly.

• Looked after children and previously looked after children
• Children with a sibling attending the school at the time of entry
• Children with health and special access reasons for applying to the school
• Children in receipt of Pupil Premium or Free School Meals
• Children who live closer to the school, measured in a straight line from their home address to the school site
• In cases of equal priority, a random draw determines the final place

The Kent 11+ Test

The Kent Test consists of two multiple-choice papers supplied by GL Assessment. The first paper lasts one hour and focuses on English and maths. The second paper also lasts one hour and tests verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and spatial reasoning.

There is also a 40-minute writing task which is not marked as part of the main assessment but might be used in borderline cases or appeals. Each section involves a 5-minute practice exercise followed by a 25-minute test.

• Paper 1: English and Mathematics (60 minutes total)
• Paper 2: Verbal, Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning (60 minutes total)
• Writing Task: Creative writing exercise (40 minutes including 10 minutes planning)
• All papers are multiple-choice with separate answer sheets
• Tests are marked electronically by computer
• Results include three standardised scores plus one total aggregate score

Preparation Guidance

Families should begin preparation well in advance of the test date. Child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20-30 minutes for children aged 10-11. Using a 'little and often' approach is key as brains encode new information more effectively when dealing with smaller chunks.

Children should have solid knowledge of Year 6 curriculum content before attempting practice papers. Historical data suggests students should aim for 75% or higher in practice tests to be on track for success.

• Start preparation at least 6-12 months before the test date
• Focus on Year 6 curriculum content in English and Mathematics first
• Practice reasoning skills which are not typically taught in schools
• Use short, regular study sessions rather than long cramming periods
• Take practice tests to identify strengths and areas for improvement
• For free preparation resources, see practice 11+ papers section
• For tutoring support, see tutor information

Practical Advice

On test day, children should arrive well-rested and prepared. The test environment is formal with electronic marking systems. Results are emailed to families who provided an email address during registration on Thursday 16th October 2025 (see key dates).

Families should also consider backup school options in Kent. Grammar schools are often oversubscribed, meaning they receive more applications than available places. Having alternative school preferences ensures children have suitable educational options.

• Ensure children get adequate sleep before test day
• Arrive at the test centre with required identification
• Bring necessary equipment including pencils and erasers
• Practice answer sheet completion beforehand
• Help children stay calm and focused during the examination
• Prepare backup school options in case of unsuccessful applications
• Consider appealing if not offered a place but ensure strong grounds exist

Contact Information

For specific admissions enquiries, families should contact the school directly. The school's contact details are available in the school information section. In-year casual admissions applications should be submitted directly to the school via post or email to admissions@langton.kent.sch.uk ^[1].

For Kent Test registration queries, families can contact Kent County Council admissions team at kent.admissions@kent.gov.uk or telephone 0300 333 6472. Additional information about the school and its admissions process is available through official channels.

Kent 11+ Test Information

In order to get into Simon Langton Girls' 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 Kent Test is the entrance examination for students seeking admission to Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School. This assessment, provided by GL Assessment, consists of two multiple-choice papers designed to evaluate a child's academic abilities and potential.

The first paper, which lasts for one hour, focuses on English and maths. The questions in this section are based on the Key Stage 2 national curriculum, ensuring that the content aligns with the students' current level of education.

The second paper, also one hour in duration, assesses verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial reasoning. These subjects are not typically taught in schools, so students may be less familiar with the question styles and formats. However, these sections aim to gauge a child's innate problem-solving skills and cognitive abilities, which are essential for success in a grammar school setting.

Other Schools using Kent 11+ Test

As well as Simon Langton Girls' 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
• Oakwood Park Grammar School
• Queen Elizabeth's 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 Simon Langton Girls' 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 Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.

Key Dates for the Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 11+ Entrance Tests

Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School) as well as other relevant dates.

Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School as they may well change.

11+ Tutor for Simon Langton Girls' 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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School Information

Below you will find further information about Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School together with their admissions contact details.

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a girls only school. It is also a local authority maintained school, meaning the local authority oversee the funding, admissions, and overall performance of the school.

In total 1,244 pupils attend Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School and it's led by the Head of School, Mr Paul Pollard.

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Location

Below you will find a map showing the school's location:

Ofsted Information

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School was last inspected by Ofsted on 03/07/2014 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 03/09/2014, 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

GCSE & A-Level Subjects

Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School for the 2022-23 academic year.

GCSE & A-Level Performance

Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Simon Langton Girls' 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)

A-Level Results Information (2022-23)