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11/07/25

Today we were able to celebrate the achievements of some of our Year 5 children who have finished their Young Adventurers programme We are very proud their success. Well done! pic.twitter.com/DlBymL0VGD

11/07/25

Elm Class have one very proud teacher! 🎨 We are such wonderful little artists and feel amazed by what we can create. We've finally finished our collages — and what masterpieces they are! 🌟🖼️ pic.twitter.com/jwNYmp3vRL

11/07/25

🌟 Elm Class have finished the second part of their collage project — adding beautiful watercolour skies! 🎨☁️ Amazing creativity on display! pic.twitter.com/1EAdemWZZ1

09/07/25

Floodland inspired art from Beech class for art week. pic.twitter.com/uu5Nody5bQ

09/07/25

Floodland inspired Art from Ash class for art week! pic.twitter.com/t0gk8cwrSX

08/07/25

🎨 Elm Class are loving Art Week! We're exploring a new skill each day, building up to a final masterpiece at the end of the week. Creativity is in full swing! 🖌️✨ pic.twitter.com/9cAplqqRwE

08/07/25

Pine Class enjoyed painting their volcanoes with acrylic paint today. There were some fantastic mixing skills being used to create the colours needed. pic.twitter.com/8J6cqwnHdn

08/07/25

Year 6 had great fun using their knowledge of electrical circuits, insulators and conductors to make a steady hand game. pic.twitter.com/gm7uTaQCp9

07/07/25

VIPS Aylesford hosted Young Carers from today for an afternoon of fun in the sun. We all made new friends and met others who are going to the same secondary school. pic.twitter.com/hNZBWPmQln

04/07/25

Elder class have been busy working on their art final outcomes inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe. They have enjoyed following the video tutorial and creating their own sketches using different techniques. pic.twitter.com/tt99JUlDAs

03/07/25

Elm Class had a fantastic time exploring capacity in today’s maths lesson! We used water play to practise comparing amounts using the words ‘more’ and ‘less’ 💧 pic.twitter.com/qHyxbk294D

02/07/25

Thank you to for letting us have a travelling book shop this week. We have loved choosing new reading for pleasure books. Thank you to all parents and carers for supporting us. pic.twitter.com/rNZ4CH0Lo0

01/07/25

Thank you to all parents who attended the Year 3 parent showcase yesterday afternoon. The children thoroughly enjoyed exploding their volcanoes and showing you their learning! pic.twitter.com/LgDIsd6giR

01/07/25

We were so lucky to be invited to for an amazing art experience! 🎨 The children created incredible paper art and can’t wait to use their new skills during Art Week! 🖌️✨ pic.twitter.com/cW4YxZblqr

30/06/25

Year 5 took part in their Young Adventurers water sports day and night sleeping under canvas. The weather was very kind and whilst there was not much sleep involved - they had a wonderful time. pic.twitter.com/UChCWtctvj

30/06/25

Year 6 were treated to a trip to see Starlight Express on Thursday. They had the best time and loved the music and the staging. Thank you to the PTA for funding this. pic.twitter.com/clCVCB1fqf

27/06/25

Ash class have been working on 3D modelling in computing. Here are our finished 3D models. pic.twitter.com/CV9mZgyogp

27/06/25

A huge congratulations to Sofia in Year 6. She achieved second place in the South East Regional Intermediate Gymnastics competition last weekend. Well done Sofia! pic.twitter.com/gmv8iHly4r

27/06/25

Willow class wrote letters to their future selves today, setting out their goals and ambitions for their year 2 selves! pic.twitter.com/QNAnRbeAQL

27/06/25

Poppy has worked hard at gymnastics this week to earn her medal in floor shapes. Well done Poppy! 🥇 pic.twitter.com/2rVZy1Ph4X

25/06/25

Team building activity for Ash class in their transition afternoon! Also, a game to see how well Miss O’Dwyer knows them after this year before starting the next! pic.twitter.com/Ci0UnWCoM7

23/06/25

Ash class spent some time reading for pleasure this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/UB9kU1K6J8

20/06/25

Elder class have been busy this morning starting their art work on Georgia O'Keeffe by creating inspirational mood boards. pic.twitter.com/5Fnfye8sPS

20/06/25

Beech class also had a great lesson with Dr Crouch! pic.twitter.com/1VtKlztw34

20/06/25

Ash class had a great time learning all about different reactions with Dr Crouch from pic.twitter.com/3mBVaOzy1D

Kent Test (11+) Information

Applying for a secondary school place is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child.

Parents who would like their child to take the Kent Test (also known as PESE tests or 11+) need to register while they are in Year 5 so that the test can be taken in September of Year 6.

Registrations for the Kent Test will open on 3 June 2024 and close at midnight on 1 July 2024 for children due to start secondary school in September 2025

  • Secondary School applications (SCAF) will open in September 2024 and close in October 2024.
  • Kent Test - Thursday 12 September 2024. 
  • Kent Test assessment results, will be available on 17 October 2024.
  • Secondary School offers are then made in March 2025.

Guides will be available to help you start planning early and to help you understand the admission process. These guides will tell you what happens and when; what you need to do; where you can get more information; a list of the Kent Grammar Schools and frequently asked questions and the answers.

The test is only valid for Kent grammar schools. 
Medway Council has its own Medway Test and London Borough of Bexley has its own Bexley selection test.

Many children will find the test difficult.
Grammar schools in Kent provide for children in about the top 25% of the ability range. In addition, some of Kent’s grammar schools - particularly those which are most likely to offer places to children from outside Kent - give priority to those with the highest scores. You may want to discuss your child’s academic achievement with their primary school before you decide whether to register them for the Kent Test.

Passing the Kent Test does not guarantee your child a place in a Kent grammar school.
Make sure you know where the Kent grammar schools are, and what the admissions criteria are for the school(s) you are interested in. You can search for Kent grammar schools with our Kent Schools search.

If you need any further information please contact: the Secondary Admissions Team on 0300 333 6472 or email kent.admissions@kent.gov.uk

Click here to see PESE Presentation to Parents 2024