Kent Test Information - 16th October 2025

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Admissions September 2026 Update – Kent PESE (11+) Results  

The Kent PESE (11+) pass mark for September 2026 entry to secondary school is 332, with no individual score lower than 108. 

The Skinners School Applications and Threshold Score – September 2026.  

Students who have been assessed suitable for grammar school in the PESE (11+) test will be ranked as follows, in accordance with our 2026 Admissions Arrangements: 

Children in Local Authority Care or Previously in Local Authority Care. 

West Kent Area – 124 Places allocated as follows: 

1. Children in receipt of Pupil Premium – up to 16 places (Ranked by high score). 

2. Siblings of current students with a minimum score of 372. 

3. Sons of staff, with a minimum score of 372 

4. Boys with a minimum score of 372, ranked by straight-line distance from the school. 

West Kent Area Governors’ Places – 16 Places 

Up to 16 Governors’ places will be offered to children living in our West Kent area (full details are defined in our Admissions Arrangements) who scored highest in the PESE (11+) Kent Test. 

Outer Area – 20 Places 

1. Siblings of current students with a minimum score of 372. 

2. Sons of staff, with a minimum score of 372. 

3. Boys with a minimum score of 372, living in our Outer Area ranked by straight-line distance from 

    the school. 

Full details of our Admissions Arrangements for 2026 can be viewed on our website. 

Our Supplementary Information Form is only required if your son is currently in receipt of Pupil Premium at his primary school. 

Please email admissions@skinners-school.org.uk if you require further information.