Borden Grammar School
Sittingbourne, Kent, South East · ME10 4DB
A selective boys' grammar in Sittingbourne, Borden serves around 928 pupils and sits close to its 949-place capacity, leaving little spare room. Entry at 11 runs through the Kent Test consortium, with places allocated to 150 boys each year. The intake reflects its local community, with roughly one in ten pupils eligible for free school meals and a similar proportion speaking English as an additional language. It is a medium-sized school where a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.6 is broadly typical of the state sector.
928
Pupils
150
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 928
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.6
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
63.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
83%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are a clear strength. The school's average Attainment 8 score of 63.2 stands well above the national average of 46.9, and 83% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. These outcomes are consistent with what selective entry tends to produce, and place Borden among the stronger performers academically.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.05%
- EHC plans
- 0.86%
- English as additional language
- 10.2%
- Free school meals
- 11.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A well-established Kent boys' grammar delivering results well ahead of the national picture. With entry through the competitive Kent Test and the school near full, places are keenly contested.
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Borden Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Borden Grammar School located?
Borden Grammar School is located at Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, ME10 4DB.
What type of school is Borden Grammar School?
Borden Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Borden Grammar School test in the 11+?
Borden Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Borden Grammar School use for the 11+?
Borden Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Borden Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Borden Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Borden Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Borden Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Borden Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Borden Grammar School belong to?
Borden Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Borden Grammar School offer?
Borden Grammar School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Borden Grammar School?
Borden Grammar School has approximately 928 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.