Borden Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Borden Grammar School, Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB
- Number of pupils: 900+ (boys aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: school@bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Kent Test (11+ selection test)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Kent residents)
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See Borden Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Borden Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1878, Borden Grammar School (BGS) is a high-achieving selective school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care. In 2023, the school celebrated 85% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 80% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers a broad curriculum with particular strengths in STEM subjects, modern languages, and creative arts. BGS’s innovative “Borden Scholars” program provides stretch and challenge for high-ability students, while its dedicated learning support team ensures all pupils thrive. The school’s facilities include a modern science block, well-equipped design technology workshops, and extensive sports grounds.
Beyond academics, BGS provides an impressive extracurricular program including national championship-winning rugby teams, award-winning drama productions, and thriving STEM clubs. The school’s unique “Borden Passport” scheme encourages students to develop leadership skills through community projects and international exchanges.
Navigating the Application process at Borden 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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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Borden Grammar School
- 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 (not marked but used in appeals)
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score varies annually)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Kent
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- Vocabulary Development: Read challenging fiction and non-fiction daily
- Non-Verbal Patterns: Practice identifying sequences and rotations
- Maths Fundamentals: Ensure mastery of KS2 curriculum including fractions/percentages
- Timed Practice: Simulate test conditions weekly from Year 5 summer term
- Error Analysis: Maintain a mistake log to identify patterns
- Test Strategy: Learn to eliminate incorrect options systematically
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