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Kent – Shepway Test (alternative route)

Quest formatSet by Quest Assessments (on computer)

NVR, VR, maths, English + handwritten creative writing

Last checked 12 October 2026 · Always confirm details with the school

Key dates

Sept 2028 (tests in 2027)

Expected (Projected from last year's dates. Not yet announced by the school.)
Registration closes
Not published
Registration opens
Not published
Test
Not published
Results
Not published

Based on the 2026 pattern. Dates are usually announced Jan–Apr 2027.Source: Onze+ projection from last year's dates · Verified 12 October 2026

Sept 2027 (tests in 2026)

Taken place
Registration closes
Not publishedRegistration closed
Registration opens
Not published
Test
Not published
Results
Not published

Source: Official (opens in a new tab) · Verified 12 October 2026

Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.

Paper format

Computer test
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
Non-verbal reasoningNot statedNot statedOn computer
verbal reasoning
maths
English
Quest. Source: Official (opens in a new tab)
Writing
SectionQuestionsMinutesAnswer format
Creative writingNot stated30Handwritten
Source: Official (opens in a new tab)

Sample paper

Shepway Test taster assessment (opens in a new tab)Source: Provider (area-specific)

Schools offering this as an alternative route

These schools also accept their main test. Families choose one route.

Notes

Second chance alongside the Kent Test.

Frequently asked questions

What is in the Kent – Shepway Test (alternative route)?

The Kent – Shepway Test (alternative route) is set by Quest Assessments (on computer). NVR, VR, maths, English + handwritten creative writing.

How long is the Kent – Shepway Test (alternative route)?

Timings in minutes. Writing: 30.

When is the registration deadline for the Kent – Shepway Test (alternative route)?

For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Not published. Test: Not published. Status: Expected (projected from last year's dates, not yet announced by the school). Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.