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How to prepare for the Kent 11+ test

What is in the Kent Test, the key dates for September 2027 entry, and a simple plan to prepare your child from Year 4 to test day.

The four Bexley grammar schools, what is in the selection test, key dates, and what the "selective standard" really means.

Year 3, Year 4 or Year 5? A calm, year-by-year guide to starting 11+ preparation at the right time.

Simple, practical tips to help your child plan and write a strong 11+ story in 30 to 40 minutes.

Wilson’s School in Wallington: the Sutton SET, the Stage 2 papers, key dates and how places are given for September 2027 entry.

How the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test works for Wilson’s, Sutton Grammar, Wallington County, Wallington Girls, Nonsuch and Greenshaw.

Newstead Wood School in Orpington: the reasoning test, the 9-mile priority area, the 210 standard and key dates for 2027 entry.

St Olave’s Grammar School in Orpington: two stages, the top 450, entry by score only, and key dates for 2027 entry.

The Henrietta Barnett School: two rounds, the top 300, and key dates for September 2027 entry.

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet: the Maths and English test, the 225 standard, and key dates for September 2027 entry.

How independent school entry at 11+ works: registration, exams, interviews, the ISEB Pre-Test, scholarships and bursaries, with local examples.

Catchment, priority areas, distance and oversubscription rules made simple, plus how to apply, key dates and appeals.