At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus (Kent test)
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 180
Introduction
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School was formed in 2011 by the union of Chatham House Grammar School for Boys (est.1797) and Clarendon House Grammar School for Girls (est. 1905) to establish itself as a single converter academy in Ramsgate, Kent. The school now accepts a mixed intake of 180 year 7 students operating single sex teaching in key stage 3 at the lower school based on the Chatham House site. This smaller, more inclusive environment within a larger establishment is an ideal way of enabling an easy transition from primary to secondary schooling. When children advance to years 10 and 11 single sex teaching continues for the core GCSE subjects, however classes are mixed for optional subjects and for all A-level classes beyond. The school boasts excellent facilities for sports with both grass and astroturf pitches and students have access to two school libraries as well as the modern and refurbished Ramsgate Library close by. A school community is fostered through their house system which engages students in inter-house competitive events in sports, spelling, debating and the arts. Each house has their own elected charity and hosts fundraising events from cake sales to talent contests.
The school boasts strong performance in English and Maths GCSE’s with 68% of pupils in 2019 achieving grades 5 or above in both exams (equivalent to a high C or low B grade under the previous GCSE mark system) compared to the national average of 43% and Kent council average of 46%. The most recent data from 2021 for individual exams shows that grade 5 or above was achieved in Maths, English Language and English Literature by 80%, 96% and 91% of students respectively. Chatham and Clarendon Grammar also operates a sixth form which takes students from the lower form in addition to opening remaining places irrespective of gender. Strong form continues here and in 2021 the percentage of students achieving grades A* to B for Maths was 71% and for English Language & Literature 56%.
Knowing how best to prepare for Grammar school selection tests is skill in itself. Many parents will spend hours scouring the internet for advice on getting the best for their child. 11 Plus Hero was designed to alleviate these stresses by providing a consolidated guide to the facts that will prepare you for grammar school selective testing. Our regularly updated guidance will provide you and your child with all of the guidance for how best to prepare, with sample practice papers and materials to acclimatise students to the selection tests for Chatham and Clarendon’s 11 Plus Exam so that they can put their best foot forward.
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School Key Information
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School Address
Full Address:
Chatham House Grammar School (Lower School)Chatham Street
Ramsgate
Kent
CT11 7PS
Contact Information
Parking in the school
Parking can be found on the school premises and a number of car parks within a 10 minute walk.
Additional parking off site
- Central Avenue Short Stay Car Park, 5 Central Ave, Sittingbourne, ME10 4BX. Mon-Sun, 24 hours
- Albany Road Car Park, Albany Road, Swale, ME10 1EB: Open Mon-Sun. 08:00 – 18:00
Additional parking off site
- Central Avenue Short Stay Car Park, 5 Central Ave, Sittingbourne, ME10 4BX. Mon-Sun, 24 hours
- Albany Road Car Park, Albany Road, Swale, ME10 1EB: Open Mon-Sun. 08:00 – 18:00
Key Information for Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2018)
Selection Test
Chatham and Clarendon’s Key Dates and Application Information
Keeping track of the numerous dates and deadlines for admission to Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School can be a laborious task but 11 Plus Hero is here to help guide you through.
Applications for Secondary School intake September 2023
Open Morning - Tour of all sites
Open Evening
Registration for Kent test (compulsory) and Borden test (Optional)
Registration of special access requirements for children with SEND by the SENCO from their current school
Kent Test - Exam date for children attending school in Kent
Kent Test - Exam date for children attending school outside of Kent
Kent Test Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School
The following links provide the school-specific information on what you need to know when applying to Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School. You can also find a link to the local authority application page.
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar Exam Format
As with all schools in Kent, Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School uses the Kent Test by the GL exam board for their 11 Plus testing. Success in this exam affords a student eligibility for Admission to any other selective Grammar school in Kent.
The GL 11 Plus Kent Test: Overview
The Kent Test can be divided into three elements, each testing your child’s developmental abilities in ways that build from the national curriculum, but sometimes diverge or go beyond it. Knowing what to expect is vital to being prepared. As this test is shared by other schools we have created a separate page to provide consistent and focused advice – Selective Tests in Kent – The Kent Test’.
Paper One
An English and maths paper set by GL 11 Plus featuring multiple choice questions.
Paper Two
A Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning paper set by GL 11 Plus featuring multiple choice questions.
Addittional element
A creative writing exercise set by the school.
The Kent Test - GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pass Mark
The GL 11 Plus Kent Test: Pass Criteria
The multiple choice papers will be marked by a computer providing two individual scores and a total aggregate. The raw numbers are statistically standardised to produce a ranking system that compares all children taking the exam with one another. It is estimated that the best performing 25% of children in the UK will reach the threshold for grammar school acceptance, but there is no passing point score to reach ‘Selective Tests in Kent – The Kent Test’.
Pass Mark
The GL 11 Plus Kent Test: Pass Criteria
The multiple choice papers will be marked by a computer providing two individual scores and a total aggregate. The raw numbers are statistically standardised to produce a ranking system that compares all children taking the exam with one another. It is estimated that the best performing 25% of children in the UK will reach the threshold for grammar school acceptance, but there is no passing point score to reach ‘Selective Tests in Kent – The Kent Test’.
Catchment Area
Eligible students are ranked according to the proximity of their permanent home address to Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, as defined by the Kent County Council and the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. As such the ‘catchment area’ may differ from year to year.
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School do provide some guidance on traditional areas
- The school initially accepts students with addresses in the local area including Thanet, Broomfield, Chestfield, Herne, Herne Bay, Reculver, Swalecliffe and Whitstable. A detailed map can be found in the Admission Policy 2023.
- Consideration is made for applications from students with special educational needs (SEND, those from low income backgrounds and those with a family connection to existing students). All of which can be documented by submitting a supplementary application form available from the school.
Additional Eligibility
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School FAQs
- Selective 11 Plus tests do not operate on a pass mark scoring system. The test effectively ranks participating students to select the best performing individuals from a year group.
- For more details see section ‘The GL 11 Plus Kent Test: Pass Criteria’
Grammar Schools in the Kent County Authority operate the GL 11 Plus Kent Test. This is formed of two multiple choice exam papers testing skills in Mathematics, English, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning as well as a creative writing exercise. See the above section – Chatham and Clarendon Grammar Exam Format.
Kent County Council hosts booklets which show the format of their selection test on their website. Please see the Application Documents section above for links.
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