11 Plus & Grammar School Tutors for Kent Families
Kent has 36 grammar schools — more than any county in England. The Kent Test is intensely competitive. Compare expert preparation from tutors who know the GL Assessment format inside out, with current rates shown on each profile.
Quick Answer
Kent has 36 grammar schools and uses the Kent Test. KlaraLearn lets families compare online 11 Plus tutor profiles and current rates, then start with a free 15-minute trial before booking paid lessons.
Why Kent Families Choose KlaraLearn
The Kent Test uses GL Assessment format — and our tutors are specialists in exactly that.
Kent Test Specialists
Our tutors understand the specific GL Assessment format used in Kent — four papers, verbal reasoning, maths, English, and non-verbal reasoning. Not the CEM format used elsewhere.
Stage 2 Support
We help borderline pupils maximise their Stage 2 headteacher assessment chances by ensuring strong school engagement and targeted support throughout the year.
Fraction of Local Rates
Local Tonbridge, Maidstone, and Canterbury tutors charge £40–£65/hr. Compare KlaraLearn's global tutor profiles and current rates for online Kent Test support.
A private tutor in Newington, or across the border in Essex
A search for a private tutor in Newington, Kent, is still a Kent Test search for many families in that part of the county. Essex is next door, and Essex grammar schools also use GL Assessment, so a private tutor in Essex is often the same kind of preparation. KlaraLearn does not send a tutor to a house in Newington or Essex. Lessons are online, so the same profiles are available from Tonbridge, Newington, or over the county border. Read online tutoring and the 11 Plus tutor page before you book.
What Is the Kent Test?
Kent's grammar school entrance exam has two stages and a specific GL Assessment format that every family should understand.
Stage 1: Standardised Test
Sat in September of Year 6. GL Assessment format with up to four papers:
- Verbal Reasoning (~50 min)
- Mathematics (~47 min)
- English (~45 min)
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (~45 min)
Raw scores are standardised for age. A score of 121+ typically qualifies.
Stage 2: Headteacher Assessment
For borderline pupils. Based on:
- Primary school report and teacher recommendation
- CAT4 cognitive ability test scores
- Evidence of academic potential
- Headteacher's holistic assessment
Results: October. Appeals: January–March.
Kent's Grammar Schools
36 grammar schools across Kent — more than any other county in England. Competition varies by location and school.
| School | Town | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls | Tonbridge | Girls' Grammar |
| The Judd School | Tonbridge | Boys' Grammar |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Maidstone | Boys' Grammar |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Canterbury | Girls' Grammar |
| The Skinners' School | Tunbridge Wells | Boys' Grammar |
| Highsted Grammar School | Sittingbourne | Girls' Grammar |
| Invicta Grammar School | Maidstone | Girls' Grammar |
| Folkestone School for Girls | Folkestone | Girls' Grammar |
| Harvey Grammar School | Folkestone | Boys' Grammar |
These are a selection of Kent's 36 grammar schools. Always verify current admissions information directly with each school.
Our Top 11 Plus Specialists for Kent
All experienced with the Kent Test GL Assessment format.
Kent Tutoring Rates
Expert Kent Test preparation at a fraction of local prices.
Local Kent Tutor Rates
- Tonbridge area: £50–£65/hr
- Maidstone area: £40–£55/hr
- Canterbury area: £40–£60/hr
- Agency fee often added
KlaraLearn
- ✓ Current rate shown on each profile
- ✓ Kent Test GL specialists
- ✓ Online — no commute
- ✓ Free trial lesson