About Mayfield Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar school in Gravesend, Kent (with boys admitted into the Sixth Form). It admits 210 girls per year and uses the Kent grammar school entrance test process managed by Kent County Council. The school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and achieves excellent academic results.
Mayfield Grammar School provides an excellent education with high academic standards and a broad curriculum. GCSE 9–7: 44.7%. A-Level A*–B: 43.2%.
About the GL Assessment 11+ Test for Mayfield Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School is a girls state grammar school in England that uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test to select pupils for Year 7 admission. The school admits approximately 210 Year 7 pupils each September, and applications must be made through your home Local Authority via the Common Application Form (CAF) — never directly to the school.
The GL Assessment 11+ is one of two main 11+ test providers in England (the other being CEM, now retired in many regions). The Bexley test typically consists of multiple papers covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Scores are standardised against the cohort age distribution, so younger pupils are not disadvantaged. Each school sets its own qualifying mark (pass mark).
For 2027 entry, the GL Assessment test is sat in Saturday 13 September 2026 and results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026 (via Bexley LA) — crucially, before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026, giving parents time to consider results before listing school preferences. National Offers Day is Monday 1 March 2027, when Local Authorities issue Year 7 secondary school offers.
Mayfield Grammar School is academically selective — pupils must achieve the qualifying mark in the 11+ test to be eligible for a place. If applications exceed the published admission number (210 places), the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places. This page is updated each year with the latest verified admissions criteria, key dates and oversubscription rules.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Mayfield Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School Admissions Criteria
Mayfield Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar school in Gravesend, Kent (with boys admitted into the Sixth Form). It admits 210 girls per year and uses the Kent grammar school entrance test process managed by Kent County Council. The school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and achieves excellent academic results.
- ✓Register for the Kent 11+ grammar school test via Kent County Council (kentonlineadmissions@kent.gov.uk).
- ✓Sit the Kent grammar school entrance test — GL Assessment papers covering Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English and Mathematics.
- ✓Achieve the Kent grammar school qualifying standard.
- ✓Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority).
- ✓Girls who achieve the qualifying standard in the Kent 11+ test.
- ✓Girls ranked by test score, with priority given to those within the school's priority catchment area.
- ✓Distance from the school as a final tie-breaker.
- ✓Apply via Kent County Council CAF by 31st October.
Mayfield Grammar School Oversubscription Criteria
If applications exceed the 210 Year 7 admission number, the Board of Governors / Trust applies the following criteria in priority order. Final ranking uses the standardised score achieved in the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test.
- Looked-after / previously looked-after children (highest priority by law)
- Children who achieve the qualifying mark in the entrance test (above the qualifying standard set by Mayfield Grammar School)
- Children eligible for Pupil Premium / Free School Meals Entitlement (FSME)
- Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school
- Children with sibling(s) currently attending the school
- Children of staff (where staff member has worked at the school for 2+ years)
- Children ranked by total standardised score (highest first) up to the published admission number
- Tiebreak: distance from home to school (straight-line measurement) for children with equal scores
Key Dates & Deadlines — Mayfield Grammar School 2026 Entry
| 📌 Registration opens | Late April 2025 |
| 📌 Registration closes | late June 2026 |
| 📌 GL Assessment 11+ Entrance Test | Saturday 13 September 2026 (English + Maths + VR) |
| 📌 Test results released | Mid-October 2026 (via Bexley LA) |
| 📌 CAF deadline (apply via Local Authority) | Friday 31 October 2026 |
| 📌 National Offers Day | Monday 1 March 2027 |
How to Apply to Mayfield Grammar School via the Common Application Form
Step 1 — Register your child for the GL Assessment 11+ Test
Register through your regional 11+ portal (e.g. Bexley) when registration opens. Closes late June 2026. There is no fee to sit the GL Assessment test.
Step 2 — Attend an Open Day at Mayfield Grammar School
Visit during Year 5 or early Year 6 to meet staff and pupils and decide whether to list this school on your CAF.
Step 3 — Sit the GL Assessment Entrance Test
Your child sits the GL Assessment in Saturday 13 September 2026. The test typically covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised scores age-adjusted.
Step 4 — Receive your standardised test results
Test results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026 (via Bexley LA), BEFORE the Common Application Form deadline. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
Step 5 — Complete your Common Application Form (CAF)
List Mayfield Grammar School as one of your preferences on the CAF submitted via your home Local Authority (not the school's LA, unless they are the same). You can usually list 3-6 preferences depending on your LA.
Step 6 — Submit the CAF by the deadline
Submit your CAF by Friday 31 October 2026. Late applications are processed only after all on-time applications have been allocated, dramatically reducing your chance of a place.
Step 7 — Receive your school offer on National Offers Day
Offers are issued via your Local Authority on Monday 1 March 2027. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Mayfield Grammar School's waiting list — managed by the school itself.
GL Assessment Subjects Tested at Mayfield Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School selects through the Kent Test (GL Assessment), with its own Mayfield Test available as an alternative route — multiple-choice papers plus a writing task, age-standardised.
- English & mathematics: Key Stage 2 comprehension, literacy and numeracy.
- Reasoning: verbal, non-verbal and spatial reasoning.
- Writing task: a short piece used mainly for borderline and appeal cases.
GL Assessment Practice Papers for Mayfield Grammar School
Mayfield Grammar School uses the GL Assessment 11+ format. Our practice papers closely mirror the actual test structure — with full video explanations for every question.
- 3 × English, Maths, VR & NVR tests
- 600 video explanations
- 31.5 hours of video content
- 3 × English, Maths, VR & NVR tests
- 600 video explanations
- 28.5 hours of video content
- 4 high-quality practice tests
- 1 × English, Maths, VR, NVR
- 200 video explanations
- 11.5 hrs video content
- 4 high-quality practice tests
- 1 × English, Maths, VR, NVR
- 200 video explanations
- 10.5 hrs video content
- 4 high-quality practice tests
- 1 × English, Maths, VR, NVR
- 200 video explanations
- 9.5 hrs video content
- 4 high-quality practice tests
- 1 × English, Maths, VR, NVR
- 200 video explanations
- 10 hrs video content
- 4 high-quality practice tests
- 1 × English, Maths, VR, NVR
- 200 video explanations
- 9.5 hrs video content
- 4 high-quality practice tests
- 1 × English, Maths, VR, NVR
- 200 video explanations
- 9 hrs video content
How to Prepare for the Mayfield Grammar School 11+ Exam
ExamTutor practice papers with tutor explanations for every question offers an affordable substitute for private tuition for a fraction of the cost.
📋 Take a Diagnostic Test
Start with a timed practice test to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
📅 Build a Study Plan
Start at least 6–12 months before the exam. Focus extra time on weaker subjects.
🎥 Review with Video Explanations
Watch video solutions for incorrect answers. Rewatch difficult topics until confident.
⏱️ Develop Exam Technique
Practice under timed conditions to build stamina and learn to manage difficult questions.
📈 Track Progress
Monitor scores over time to see genuine improvement and identify remaining weak spots.
🚀 Build Confidence
Simulating real exam conditions means no surprises on the day — your child knows what to expect.
Academic Performance at Mayfield Grammar School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Mayfield Grammar School is a high-achieving Kent grammar with a specialist Science and Languages College status and a strong record at GCSE and A-Level, alongside a focus on STEM, leadership and the all-round development of its pupils.
- GCSE & A-Level: consistently strong results across a broad curriculum.
- Sixth form: a mixed sixth form admitting boys as well as girls.
- Specialism: specialist Science and Languages College status, with strengths in STEM and modern languages.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school's website.
Catchment Area for Mayfield Grammar School
Admission to Year 7 is through the Kent Test (the PESE assessment), produced by GL Assessment and used across Kent — two one-hour multiple-choice papers (one covering English and mathematics, the other verbal, non-verbal and spatial reasoning) plus a 40-minute writing task used in borderline cases, with scores age-standardised. Mayfield also offers its own assessment, the Mayfield Test, as an alternative route — a computer-based paper together with a written English test, each requiring a minimum standard. Families register through the Kent County Council portal and name the school on the Secondary Common Application Form.
The school operates a postcode-based catchment with tiered priority areas. After children with an EHCP and looked-after children, qualified girls within the priority areas are ranked by their total aggregate Kent Test score and then by distance, with places offered to girls further afield once nearer applicants have been accommodated. Always confirm the current catchment and criteria in the school's admissions booklet.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Mayfield Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar for ages 11–18, with a mixed sixth form, on Pelham Road in Gravesend, Kent (DA11 0JE). Founded in 1914 (originally as a county school for girls) and on its present site since 1926, it is an academy with specialist Science and Languages College status and a campus that blends Edwardian character with modern facilities, including a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.
The school combines a challenging academic timetable with a strong emphasis on ambition, independence and resilience, and a wide enrichment programme spanning sport, dance, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and overseas trips. For the full list of activities and pastoral arrangements, see the school's own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mayfield Grammar School
How do I apply to Mayfield Grammar School for Year 7?
Applications to Mayfield Grammar School are made through your home Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) — not directly to the school. Your child must sit the GL Assessment 11+ test (registration closes late June 2026), then list Mayfield Grammar School on the CAF. The CAF deadline is Friday 31 October 2026.
Does Mayfield Grammar School use the GL Assessment 11+ test?
Yes — Mayfield Grammar School uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test for Year 7 admission, taken in Saturday 13 September 2026 (English + Maths + VR). The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised age-adjusted scores.
What is the pass mark / qualifying score for Mayfield Grammar School?
Mayfield Grammar School sets its own qualifying mark each year. Pupils must score at or above the qualifying mark to be eligible for a place. Final ranking is by total standardised score (highest first) up to the admission number of 210 places.
How many Year 7 places does Mayfield Grammar School have?
Mayfield Grammar School admits 210 Year 7 pupils each September. Demand for places typically exceeds supply, so the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places fairly.
When are GL Assessment results released in 2026?
For 2027 Year 7 entry, GL Assessment test results are released on Mid-October 2026 (via Bexley LA) — before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
When is National Offers Day for Mayfield Grammar School in 2027?
National Offers Day for Year 7 secondary school places in England is Monday 1 March 2027. Offers are issued by your home Local Authority — not directly by the school. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Mayfield Grammar School's waiting list.
Is Mayfield Grammar School a state school or fee-paying?
Mayfield Grammar School is a state-funded grammar school — there are no tuition fees. As a state grammar, it is academically selective via the GL Assessment 11+ test, but pupils who pass the test do not pay to attend.
How can my child prepare for the Mayfield Grammar School 11+ test?
ExamTutor offers a complete GL Assessment 11+ preparation programme including tutor-led practice papers, full video explanations for every question (covering all GL topic areas — English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning), and downloadable resources. Most parents start preparation 12-18 months before the September 11+ test.
Where can I find Mayfield Grammar School's official admissions policy?
The full Admissions Policy for Mayfield Grammar School 2027 entry is published on the school's official website. Always check the school's website for the most up-to-date oversubscription criteria, qualifying mark, supplementary forms (if any), and any school-specific application requirements.