Invicta Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
- Number of pupils: 1,350+
- Admissions contact: office@invicta.viat.org.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 210
- 11+ exam: Kent Test (11+ selection test)
- Catchment area: Priority given to Kent residents
Mark Your Calendar
See Invicta Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Invicta Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Invicta Grammar School, founded in 1904, is a leading selective girls’ school (co-educational in Sixth Form) consistently ranked among Kent’s top-performing state schools. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted since 2009, Invicta achieved a Progress 8 score of +1.15 in 2023, placing it in the top 1% of schools nationally for value-added achievement.
The school offers an ambitious curriculum with specialist pathways in medicine, engineering and creative arts. Invicta’s unique ‘Women in STEM’ programme partners with organisations like the Royal Society and Rolls-Royce. Facilities include a £4.2 million science centre, professional theatre studio and Olympic-standard sports complex.
With its distinctive vertical tutoring system and emphasis on leadership development, Invicta nurtures confident, ambitious young women. The school boasts an impressive alumni network including leading surgeons, tech entrepreneurs and international athletes.
Navigating the Application process for Invicta Grammar School
- Register for the Kent Test: Opens June, closes July (strict deadline)
- Understand Admissions Criteria: Places allocated by test score, with priority to Kent residents
- Attend Open Events: September open mornings – pre-booking essential
- Submit Supplementary Form: Required for all applicants
- Application Deadline: Kent CC application due by 31 October
- Test Results: Released mid-October to inform school choices
- Offer Day: National offer day 1 March
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Invicta Grammar School
The Kent Test comprises:
- English & Maths Paper: 1-hour combined paper (comprehension, SPaG, mathematical reasoning)
- Verbal Reasoning Paper: 1-hour paper (vocabulary, logic, verbal aptitude)
- Creative Writing Task: Assessed for borderline cases
- Scoring: Standardised scores (total possible 423)
- Pass Mark: Typically 360+ for Invicta due to high demand
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