Medway Test (11+) — Grammar Schools, Format & Free Practice
The Medway Test is the 11+ used by grammar schools in the Medway towns — separate from the neighbouring Kent Test. Sat at the start of Year 6, it selects pupils for Medway’s grammar schools.
What the Medway 11+ tests
- ✓Verbal reasoning
- ✓Maths
- ✓Extended writing task
Format & key facts
The Medway Test is set for Medway Council and is separate from the Kent Test.
It typically includes verbal reasoning, maths and an extended writing task.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
Children living outside Medway can register to sit it as well.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Medway admissions website.
Grammar schools in Medway
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Medway 11+:
How to prepare for the Medway 11+
- 💡Don’t neglect the extended writing task — practise planning and writing under time pressure.
- 💡Keep verbal reasoning and mental maths sharp with regular short sessions.
- 💡Remember the Medway Test differs from the Kent Test, so prepare for its specific format.
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Medway 11+ — questions parents ask
Is the Medway Test the same as the Kent Test?▸
No. Although Medway and Kent are neighbours, the Medway Test is a separate 11+ with its own format, including an extended writing task.
What is in the Medway Test?▸
It typically covers verbal reasoning, maths and an extended writing task, used to select for Medway grammar schools.
Can out-of-area children sit the Medway Test?▸
Yes. Children who live outside Medway can register to sit the Medway Test if they want to apply to Medway grammar schools.