Kent 11+ Test (PESE) Admission Guide
The Kent Test (PESE) is the largest grammar school entrance examination in the UK, assessing thousands of Year 6 pupils for admission into selective Kent schools.
The test consists of Paper 1 (English and Mathematics) and Paper 2 (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning), along with a creative writing prompt used for borderline reviews by headteachers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kent Test passing score?
The threshold changes yearly, but children generally need to reach a set minimum score in each paper (e.g., 109 out of 141) and a combined score target (e.g., 332).