Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 11+
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How to get into Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a selective secondary school in Kent. To get into Wilmington Grammar School for Boys children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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). The school offers approximately 180 places annually [1].
Families must register for the Kent 11+ Test between Monday 2nd June 2025 and Tuesday 1st July 2025 (see key dates). Children must sit the Kent Test to be considered for admission [1].
- Children must be assessed as suitable for grammar school education through the Kent 11+ Test
- Families must submit the Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)
- Children need a total score of 332 or higher with no single score lower than 107 to qualify
- Contact details available in the school information section
Application Process
Admission to Year 7 is coordinated by Kent County Council (KCC) [1]. Applications must be made through the Local Education Authority using the Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) [1].

Families can apply online through their local authority website or using paper forms. Primary schools will have copies of the LEA Admission to Secondary School booklet [1].
- Register for the Kent 11+ Test through Kent County Council website by 1st July 2025 (see key dates)
- Complete and submit SCAF form naming Wilmington Grammar School for Boys as a preference
- Submit application by 31st October 2025 (see key dates)
- Complete supplementary form only if child has sibling at WGSB/WGSG or has been registered for free school meals in last 6 years within 3 miles [1]
- Appeals can be submitted after National Offer Day on Monday 3rd March 2025 [1]
School Selection Criteria
Passing the 11+ does not guarantee admission as grammar schools are often oversubscribed. If more than 180 children achieve qualifying scores, the school applies oversubscription criteria [1].
The school prioritises applications using specific criteria in order. Distance from home to school is measured in a straight line using National Land and Property Gazetteer data.

- Priority 1: Children in Local Authority Care or previously in care
- Priority 2: Children with siblings currently at WGSB or Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
- Priority 3: Children of staff employed for two or more years or recruited for skill shortage
- Priority 4: Governor Places for exceptional Kent 11+ Test performance within priority area
- Priority 5: Children living within 1.5 miles or specific parishes including Dartford, Bean, Swanley, and others
- Priority 6: Pupil Premium recipients within 3-mile radius
- Priority 7: All other eligible children ranked by distance
Preparing for the Kent 11+ Test
The Kent Test consists of two multiple-choice papers lasting one hour each - one tests reasoning abilities (verbal, non-verbal and spatial) and one tests English and mathematics. There is also a 40-minute writing task including 10 minutes preparation.
The most effective preparation happens in short consistent sessions of 20-30 minutes daily for 10-11 year olds. Families should begin preparation well in advance of the September test date.
- Start preparation 12-18 months before the test for best results
- Focus on Year 6 curriculum content before attempting practice papers
- Practice multiple-choice questions and answer sheet completion
- For free preparation resources, see practice papers section
- For tutoring support, see tutor recommendations
- Discuss special educational needs or access arrangements with primary school SENCO before 1st July 2025
Important Dates and Timeline
Registration for the 2025 Kent Test opens on Monday 2nd June 2025 and closes on Tuesday 1st July 2025. Test results will be emailed on Thursday 16th October 2025 if an email address is provided during registration.

The test will take place in September 2025 for children due to start secondary school in September 2026. The secondary school application deadline is Friday 31st October 2025 (see key dates).
- June 2-July 1, 2025:Kent 11+ Test registration period
- September 2025:Kent 11+ Test exam dates
- October 16, 2025: Test results released (see key dates)
- October 31, 2025: SCAF application deadline (see key dates)
- March 3, 2026: National Offer Day results
- September 2026: Year 7 entry date
Practical Advice for Families
The school hosts Open Evenings and Open Mornings in October for prospective families [1]. Attending these events helps families understand the school environment and expectations.
The waiting list is maintained until July 2025 and ranked by oversubscription criteria. Consider backup school options as grammar schools are highly competitive.
- Ensure children are familiar with multiple-choice answer sheets and timing
- Visit the school during open events to understand the environment
- Practice exam conditions at home including timed sessions
- Consider alternative Kent schools as backup options
- Prepare emotionally for possible outcomes and reassure children about their worth beyond test results
- Review transport options to the school from your home address
- For specific guidance and contact details, see school information section
Kent 11+ Test Information
In order to get into Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, 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 boys seeking admission to Wilmington Grammar School for Boys. This assessment, provided by GL Assessment, comprises two multiple-choice papers that evaluate the candidate's abilities in various subjects.
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 the candidate's skills in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial reasoning. These subjects are not typically taught in schools, so candidates may be less familiar with the question styles and formats. However, these sections aim to gauge the student's innate problem-solving abilities and potential for academic success at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.
Other Schools using Kent 11+ Test
As well as Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, 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 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 Girls
Kent 11+ Test Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Wilmington Grammar School for Boys) 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
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!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Here are all available past 11+ papers for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys. 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys currently uses.
The exam board (or test supplier) that Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.
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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.
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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.
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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.
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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys together with their admissions contact details.

Address | Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent DA2 7DA |
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School Website | https://wgsb.co.uk/ |
Telephone | 01322223090 |
Email Address | office@wgsb.co.uk |
Gender | Boys only |
Total Year 7 Places | 180 |
Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1079 (86 Girls / 993 Boys) |
Headteacher | Mr Stuart Harrington |
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 1,079 pupils attend Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and it's led by the Headteacher, Mr Stuart Harrington.
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys was last inspected by Ofsted on 05/03/2013 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 27/03/2013, 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 | 05/03/2013 | 1 | 27/03/2013 | 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys for the 2022-23 academic year.
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A-Level Subjects Offered |
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 (Fine Art) | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | - |
Biology | 75 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 24 | 14 | 18 | 8 |
Business Studies:Single | 88 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
Chemistry | 75 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 12 |
Computer Studies/Computing | 46 | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Design & Technology | 19 | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
English Language | 149 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 6 | 39 | 50 | 23 | 14 | 13 |
English Literature | 148 | - | 1 | - | - | 8 | 20 | 47 | 33 | 31 | 8 |
D&T Food Technology | 17 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
French | 43 | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 |
Geography | 99 | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 4 | 4 |
History | 72 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
Mathematics | 149 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 51 | 46 | 16 |
Physics | 75 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 7 |
Religious Studies | 148 | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 61 | 27 | 15 | 13 |
Spanish | 42 | 1 | - | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Physical Education/Sports Studies | 45 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Science: Double Award | 73 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Fine Art) | 7 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | |||
Art and Design (Photography) | 8 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | |||
Biology | 14 | - | 4 | - | 4 | 2 | 4 | - | |||
Business Studies:Single | 38 | - | 1 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 2 | |||
Chemistry | 15 | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | |||
Computer Studies / Computing | 12 | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | |||
Economics | 45 | - | 1 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 5 | |||
English Literature | 13 | - | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |||
French | 6 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | |||
Geography | 17 | - | 3 | - | 5 | 8 | - | - | |||
Government and Politics | 15 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | |||
History | 18 | - | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | - | |||
Law | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Mathematics | 57 | - | 7 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 6 | |||
Mathematics (Further) | 7 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 4 | |||
Media/Film/Tv Studies | 14 | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |||
Physical Education / Sports Studies | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | |||
Physics | 18 | - | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |||
Psychology | 16 | - | - | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
FAQ
Is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys hard to get into?
Yes, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys a private school?
No, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys free?
Yes, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Wilmington Grammar School for Boys won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys a boys-only school?
Yes, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a boys-only school.