Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School- 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Chatham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7PS
- Number of pupils: 1,400+ (co-educational)
- Admissions contact: registrar@ccgrammarschool.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 210
- 11+ exam: Kent Test (11+ selection test)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Kent residents)
Mark Your Calendar
See Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Formed through the merger of two historic institutions, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School (CCGS) is a leading selective school with a reputation for academic excellence. In 2023, the school achieved 84% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 78% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers an innovative curriculum with specialist programs in marine science (utilizing its coastal location), performing arts, and engineering. CCGS’s “Pathways to Excellence” program provides tailored learning routes for students of all abilities, supported by outstanding facilities including a £4m STEM centre and 300-seat theatre.
Beyond academics, CCGS boasts an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning sailing teams, award-winning drama productions, and thriving STEM clubs. The school’s unique “CCGS Passport” scheme encourages students to complete international exchanges and community projects.
Navigating the Application process at Chatham & Clarendon 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 Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
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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- Timed Comprehension: Develop speed reading techniques
- Error Analysis: Categorize mistakes by question type
- Test Strategy: Master question prioritization techniques
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