Is the Medway test the 11 plus?

If you would like your child to be considered for a Medway grammar school they will need to sit the Medway Test (Medway's 11+). A child can take the Medway Test whether they live in Medway or not.

What is the highest score you can get on the 11+ Medway?

The maximum standardised score in each section is 140, with English and Maths being multiplied by 2 and added to Verbal Reasoning to give an aggregate score (maximum 700).

Is the Kent test the same as the 11+?

The Kent Test is an 11 plus exam used by grammar schools in Kent. All of the grammar schools within the Kent County Council area use the Kent Test. This means that your child will only need to take the test once, regardless of how many grammar schools in Kent they're applying to.

What is the pass mark for the Medway exam?

Medway 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

The recent standardised pass mark for pupils sitting the Medway 11+ Selection Test was 488.

What is the format of the Medway test?

The Medway Test consists of three separate papers: An extended writing exercise: usually writing an essay about a given title. A mathematics paper: multiple choice. A verbal reasoning paper: multiple choice.

11 Plus Question types for Kent And Medway Grammar Schools!!

Is Medway 11+ CEM or GL?

These tests are written specifically for Medway Council. Our test provider is GL Assessment.

What is the pass mark for 11 plus in Kent?

What is the pass mark for the 11 Plus in Kent? There is no specific pass mark in Kent. The 11 Plus is a competitive exam and so any pass mark will be dependent on the quality of those applying. Kent have though historically used a qualifying score and said that ALL tests must be over this level.

How long is the Medway test?

The Medway Test consists of three papers: Extended writing (40 minutes) Maths and non-verbal reasoning (1 hour) – multiple-choice. Verbal reasoning (1 hour) – multiple-choice.

What is the highest 11 Plus score?

The highest possible score on the 11 Plus exam varies depending on the region and the specific test format used. Some regions use a standardised scoring system, while others have their own scoring methods. Generally, the highest possible score on the 11 Plus exam is usually 140 or 141.

What are the top 3 schools in Medway?

50,440 pupils are attending 113 schools in Medway in 2023/24. This includes 98 state funded and 5 independent schools. The top ranked schools in Medway are Bradfields Academy, St Michael's RC Primary School, and New Horizons Children's Academy. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.

Is Kent test harder than Medway?

The Kent test is different to the Medway test. Students need to pass all three exam papers to achieve a Kent test pass. The Kent test includes non-verbal and spatial reasoning which is not in the Medway test. We prepare our students across year four and five for the Kent & Medway tests.

Is Kent 11 plus hard?

Many children will find the test difficult. Grammar schools in Kent provide for children in about the top 25% of the ability range. You may want to discuss your child's academic achievement with their primary school before you decide whether to register them for the Kent Test.

How many questions are on the Kent 11+ exam?

The test will most likely contain 24 or 25 questions, so your child will roughly have 1 minute to answer each question. The Kent 11+ English exam will contain a short reading comprehension. Your child will need to read a passage and answer a series of questions based on it.

How is the Medway 11+ marked?

Each paper is marked to provide 'raw' scores. Mathematics & non-verbal reasoning and verbal skills are marked on the number of correct answers. The writing test is marked against specific criteria.

What is the lowest score in 11 Plus?

In case you're wondering what is the lowest and the highest 11 Plus score, the lowest score is usually 69 or 70 and the highest score 140 or 141. It is impossible to say exactly what the 11 Plus pass mark is. However, as a rough figure, a child must score about 80—85% to pass.

What schools does the Medway test cover?

How is Kent test marked?

They are marked by an automated marking machine. The first test will be an English and Maths paper and will take 1 hour. Each section will involve a 5 minute practice exercise followed by a 25 minute test.

How long is the Kent 11+ test?

Kent Grammar Schools 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

An hour-long exam divided into two sections that cover English and Mathematics. Each section has a 5-minute practice exercise and a 25-minute test. An hour-long test that focuses on Reasoning.

What's the average 11+ score?

What score does my child need to get? You won't ever know your child's raw score, only the standardised score. 11+ exams have at least two different marks to look out for. They have an average mark (usually set to 100) where half the children taking the exam scored higher than this mark and half scored lower.

When to apply for Medway test 2023?

How many grammar schools are in Medway?

Medway has six grammar schools, three for girls, two for boys and one is co-educational.

Which Medway schools accept Kent test?

The Medway test is to be used for Medway Grammar Schools only and the Kent test is to be used only for Kent Grammar Schools. The results will not be transferable as in previous years. The Chatham Grammar Schools are an exception and will continue to accept children who pass either the Medway or Kent tests.

Is Kent 11+ gl or cem?

To be considered for entrance to any of the 30+ grammar schools in the Kent County Council area, children have to take the Kent Test, which is written by GL Assessment especially for the area.

What score do you need to pass the Kent test 2023?

An aggregate score of 332 or more, with no single score lower than 108. Scores in this year's standardisation run from 69 to 141. 423 is therefore the maximum standardised score any pupil can achieve.

What percentage of kids pass the Kent test?

Practically, the end result of this standardisation is that a child needs to get around 78% right overall to be accepted into Grammar School but with no individual score below around 76%. This means that you must be good across the board. Around half of all the pupils who take the Kent Test, pass it.