Dartford Grammar School 11+ admissions
Dartford Grammar School admits 180 boys a year through the Kent Test. Boys are ranked by total Kent Test score within each category, with most places for the Dartford area.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Dartford Grammar School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
In its arrangements for 2026 entry: Published Admission Number 180.
Category 1, the Priority Area (130 places): boys living in Dartford's electoral wards, with looked-after children first, then up to 13 Pupil Premium boys scoring at least 20 points above Kent's threshold, then boys at least 40 points above it.
Category 2 (50 places): boys regardless of address, by total Kent Test score.
Check the school's arrangements for the year you are applying, as categories can change.
Testing
The Kent Test: an English and maths paper and a reasoning paper. Only boys assessed as grammar are eligible.
Kent Test dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 June to 1 July 2026 | Kent Test registration on the KCC website |
| Thursday 10 September 2026 | Kent Test for children at Kent primary schools |
| Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 September 2026 | Kent Test for children at other schools |
| Thursday 15 October 2026 | Kent Test results |
| Monday 2 November 2026 | Secondary application deadline in Kent |
| Monday 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Check whether your address is in one of the Dartford wards that count for the Priority Area.
Need help with the tests? 11+ tutoring in Kent, the Kent Test explained or standardised scores explained.
Common questions
How many places does Dartford Grammar School have?＋
180, with 130 for the Priority Area and 50 for any address, in the 2026-entry arrangements.
How are places ranked?＋
By total Kent Test score within each category.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.