Tonbridge Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information
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Introduction
Located in Kent, Tonbridge Grammar School is a girls-only school. Founded in 1905 with just 19 students, today Tonbridge educates over 1,000 girls aged from 11-18. Boys are accepted into the school’s Sixth Form from age 16. The school is based within a 14-acre campus in Deakin Leas, Tonbridge.
An International Baccalaureate World School, Tonbridge Grammar mixes a traditional curriculum with a passion for learning. The school aims to produce students who are keen to make a difference in the world.
Tonbridge Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information
Address: Deakin Leas, Tonbridge TN9 2JR
County: Kent
Admissions info: office@tgs.kent.sch.uk, 01732 365125
School type: Girls’ Grammar
Number of pupils: 1,058 (approx.)
Number of places in Year 7: 180
Open Day dates: June and October
Exam date: September
Pass mark: Aim for 75%+ in our practice tests. See below for more details.
Exam type / Board: Kent 11 Plus Test (GL)
Tonbridge Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Year 7 admission to Tonbridge Grammar School is determined by student performance in the Kent 11 Plus Test. To be considered for one of the 180 places available, prospective pupils must achieve the required standard in this entrance exam.
The school encourages both parents and pupils to attend one of its open events before registering for a Year 7 place. The school holds monthly group tours from November to April and larger-scale open events in June and October. At these events, parents can ask any questions they might have about the school’s curriculum and learning environment.
In case of oversubscription, Tonbridge Grammar School gives priority to:
- Looked after children
- Children who meet the required score in the 11 Plus (135 Area places / 35 Governor places)
- Students who are eligible for Pupil Premium (10 places)
Visit Tonbridge Grammar School’s website for more information about its Year 7 admissions policy.
How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Tonbridge Grammar School
To apply for a Year 7 place at Tonbridge Grammar School, parents must first register their daughter for the Kent Test. This can be done online via the Local Authority (LA), Kent County Council.
Once students have taken the Kent Test in September, parents will receive the results in October and must then submit a Secondary School Common Application Form (SCAF) via the LA’s website.
Tonbridge Grammar School Catchment Area
Does Tonbridge Grammar School have a catchment area?
Yes, there is a catchment area with an Inner and Outer area of priority.
Tonbridge Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
Along with the majority of selective grammar schools in Kent, Tonbridge Grammar uses the Kent Test at 11+ to allocate its 180 Year 7 places. The exam consists of tests in Reasoning, English and Maths and also includes a writing task.
The exam is divided as follows:
Part 1: Reasoning – A one-hour exam that tests students’ reasoning abilities. The test is split into three shorter sections and focuses on Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Part 2: English and Maths – A one-hour exam that is split into two sections. Each section consists of a 5-minute practice exercise and 25-minute test. The English section will test comprehension and literacy skills, while the maths section is made up of multiple-choice questions.
Part 3: Writing – This 40-minute writing task will not be marked as part of the eleven plus test, but might be referred to in borderline or appeal cases.
How to Prepare for the Tonbridge Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam?
Kent is well-known as an extremely competitive grammar school area, so for your child to succeed in the Kent 11 Plus exam, they would do well to invest additional time into their revision ahead of the test date.
We always encourage students to revise ‘little and often’. Children who approach their revision sessions like this are much more likely to perform better in exams, compared with those who become overwhelmed by longer revision sessions.
As well as working from a structured revision schedule, we recommend using practice exam papers from an early stage. Practice papers enable parents to monitor their child’s learning from week-to-week and identify any strengths and weaknesses.
Tonbridge Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores
Following the exam, your child will receive three standardised scores, one for English, one for Mathematics, and one total score including Reasoning. In order to pass the exam, your child’s standardised score must be over 109 and their total score must be 332 or more. [1]
Based on historical data, we have found that students who are able to score 75%+ consistently in our 11+ Kent practice tests are on track to pass the Tonbridge Grammar School Test.
Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Tonbridge Grammar School 11+ exam. Please click here to learn more.
Tonbridge Grammar School 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers
For students to have the best chance of gaining a Year 7 place at Tonbridge Grammar School, we would recommend starting with these practice test:
Kent – Full Practice Tests
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Kent – Subject specific practice
English
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Skill specific practice
Masterclasses
Writing
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Mathematics
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Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
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Verbal Reasoning
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
Full Practice Tests
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11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 2
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 3
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning – Pack 4
Masterclasses
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Masterclass
Spatial Reasoning
Full Practice Tests
11+ Spatial Reasoning – Pack 1
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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in Tonbridge Grammar School 11+ past papers. The information provided about Tonbridge Grammar School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
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