The Complete 11+ Guide to Dartford Grammar School

Located in Kent, Dartford Grammar School is an outstanding selective state grammar school for boys aged 11 to 18 (with a co-educational Sixth Form). Renowned for its global curriculum focus, mandatory modern foreign language pathways and status as a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, admission to Year 7 is highly sought after by families across Kent and South East London.

Navigating the Dartford Grammar Admissions Process

Dartford Grammar School uses the standardised Kent 11+ Test (administered by GL Assessment) as its core entry requirement.

The Kent Test Structure

The assessment takes place in September of Year 6 and comprises two multiple-choice papers plus a written task:

• Paper 1: English & Mathematics (1 Hour): Assesses reading comprehension, applied vocabulary, punctuation and multi-step arithmetic problem solving.

• Paper 2: Reasoning (1 Hour): Evaluates Verbal Reasoning alongside Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning.

• The Writing Exercise (40 Minutes): A handwritten creative or persuasive piece used by headteacher review panels in borderline appeal cases.

Score Thresholds & Priority Zones

Admission combines achieving the Kent qualifying score with specific admissions criteria:

• Zone A (Local Priority): Allocated to qualifying boys residing within defined local postcodes (including DA1, DA2, Dartford parishes and surrounding areas).

• Zone B (Super-Selective / Rank Order): A designated allocation of places awarded strictly in rank order of highest standardised scores across all applicants, regardless of location.

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