Medway Test
English; maths; reasoning (spatial, non-verbal, verbal)
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
- Expected around 12 Jun 2027 (5pm)
- Registration opens
- Expected around 18 May 2027
- Test
- Expected around 15–16 Sep 2027 (Medway primaries) · 19–20 Sep (others)
- Results
- Expected around 14 Oct 2027
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
- 12 Jun 2026 (5pm)Registration closed
- Registration opens
- 18 May 2026
- Test
- 15–16 Sep 2026 (Medway primaries) · 19–20 Sep (others)
- Results
- 14 Oct 2026
Source: unofficial (These dates come from an unofficial source, not the school or test provider. Confirm them with the school.) · Verified 12 October 2026
Applications for all grammar schools go through your home council by 31 October. Offers arrive on 1 March.
Paper format
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension, punctuation, grammar | Not stated | 30 | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | Not stated | 50 | Multiple choice |
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Answer format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spatial & non-verbal (4 timed sections) | Not stated | 20 | Multiple choice |
| verbal reasoning | 25 |
Sample paper
Schools using this test (6)
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Medway Test?
The Medway Test is set by GL Assessment. English; maths; reasoning (spatial, non-verbal, verbal).
How long is the Medway Test?
Timings in minutes. English: 30; Mathematics: 50; Reasoning: Spatial & non-verbal (4 timed sections) 20, verbal reasoning 25.
When is the registration deadline for the Medway Test?
For Sept 2028 (tests in 2027), registration closes: Expected around 12 Jun 2027 (5pm). Test: Expected around 15–16 Sep 2027 (Medway primaries) · 19–20 Sep (others). 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.
Which schools use the Medway Test?
Holcombe Grammar School (Chatham), Chatham Grammar School (Chatham), Fort Pitt Grammar School (Chatham), Rainham Mark Grammar School (Rainham), Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (Rochester), Rochester Grammar School (Rochester).