Tonbridge Grammar School 11+ admissions: 2027 entry
Tonbridge Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar school. It sets no test of its own: girls must sit the Kent Test and be assessed as suitable for grammar school.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Tonbridge Grammar School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Published Admission Number: 180.
Looked-after and previously looked-after girls with a selective assessment come first.
Area places go to girls living in Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.
Trustee places (30) go to girls living elsewhere.
Pupil Premium places (15) go to eligible girls with a selective assessment whose scores are below the automatic qualifying score for Area places, by distance.
Testing
The Kent Test: an English and maths paper and a reasoning paper, with an unmarked writing task.
The waiting list is kept in oversubscription order until 31 December 2027.
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 you're in the Area (council tax address) or Trustee group.
- ✓ Pupil Premium girls should apply under that category with evidence.
Need help with the tests? 11+ tutoring in Kent, the Kent Test explained or standardised scores explained.
Common questions
How many places does Tonbridge Grammar School have?＋
180, including 30 Trustee places and 15 Pupil Premium places.
Does Tonbridge Grammar School have its own test?＋
No. Girls must sit the Kent Test.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.