The Skinners' School 11+ admissions: 2027 entry
The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells admits 160 boys a year through the Kent Test. Most places go to the West Kent Area, and high Kent Test scores carry priority.
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Entry points and deadlines
160 places a year, for boys assessed suitable for grammar school through the Kent Test.
Boys with an EHCP naming the school come first, then looked-after children.
Up to 140 places for the West Kent Area: within three miles of the school plus named parishes. Within it, Pupil Premium boys first, then up to 108 boys scoring at least 40 points above Kent's threshold.
Up to 16 Governors' places for the highest-scoring boys in the parishes who wouldn't otherwise get a place.
Up to 20 places for the Outer Area, prioritising boys at least 40 points above the threshold.
Testing
The Kent Test: an English and maths paper and a reasoning paper, with an unmarked writing task.
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 the West Kent Area or a named parish.
- ✓ Aim for at least 40 points above Kent's threshold: that's where the main priority starts.
Need help with the tests? 11+ tutoring in Kent, the Kent Test explained or standardised scores explained.
Common questions
How many places does Skinners' have?＋
160 a year.
What score do you need for Skinners'?＋
A Kent grammar assessment; priority in most categories goes to boys at least 40 points above Kent's threshold score.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.