Dane Court Grammar School- 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT
- Number of pupils: 1,200+ (co-educational)
- Admissions contact: admin@danecourt.kent.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Kent Test (11+ selection test)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Kent residents)
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See Dane Court Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Dane Court Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1956, Dane Court Grammar School is a high-achieving selective school renowned for its international ethos and academic excellence. In 2023, the school achieved 90% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 83% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and global institutions.
The school offers an innovative curriculum with specialist programs in global studies, STEM subjects, and creative arts. Dane Court’s unique “International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme” complements A-levels, while its £4m Global Learning Centre provides cutting-edge facilities. The school maintains strong international partnerships.
Beyond academics, Dane Court provides an exceptional extracurricular program including championship-winning Model United Nations teams, award-winning performing arts productions, and competitive sports academies. The school’s “Dane Court Diploma” challenges students to complete leadership, language, and global citizenship projects.
Navigating the Application process at Dane Court Grammar School
- Automatic Registration: Kent primary pupils are automatically registered for the 11+
- Out-of-County Applicants: Must register by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Kent Test taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to Kent County Council by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
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The Kent Test consists of:
- Two 50-minute multiple-choice papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including English comprehension)
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Creative writing task (used in appeals)
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score varies annually)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Kent
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