Kent 11+ test date 2027

Kent Test 2027 planning dates (Year 7 entry September 2028): register early June – early July 2027, test September 2027 for most Kent primary pupils, out-of-county centres on a weekend in September 2027, results mid-October 2027. Exact weekdays for the 2027 cycle are published by Kent County Council — usually in spring 2027. Confirm on kent.gov.uk before you register.

When is the test?

Children who are in Year 4 in the 2026–27 school year typically register in early June 2027, sit the Kent Test in September 2027, and start grammar school in September 2028 if offered a place.

Registration

Registration usually opens early June 2027 and closes early July 2027. Exact weekdays are published on kent.gov.uk — confirm before you apply.

Results and admissions

• mid-October 2027 — results typically published
• 31 October 2027 — Common Application Form deadline
• 1 March 2028 — National Offer Day
• September 2028 — start Year 7 at the allocated school

Who should read this page?

Parents of children in Year 4 (2026–27) planning ahead for the September 2027 test. If your child sat in September 2026, see the 2026 test date page and when results come out.