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Admissions
Thank you for your interest in joining Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School. If you are looking for information on applying to the Simon Langton Grammar Sixth Form, please visit our dedicated website here.
There is a wealth of material on this site setting out our values and ethos, what we call our Langton Values, our long history, where you can read our most recent Ofsted report or undertake a virtual tour. However, this is all a poor substitute for experiencing the school for yourself and seeing firsthand what makes the Langton Family a special place. We encourage applicants to book a tour prior to testing, which can be organised by emailing admissions@langton.kent.sch.uk or via one of the special Year 5 (Term 6) or Year 6 (Term 1) events held annually. Further details of these can be found here.
The vast majority of our students join us at the beginning of Year 7, with a small number of casual in-year admissions happening through the year. Admissions to Year 7 are administered by the local authority, as are parental appeals for Year 7 places or following an unsuccessful in-year admissions test. We very much welcome applications for spaces that arise through the year, although please be aware that it is usual for a waiting list to be in operation.
For in-year admissions, the next testing dates are:
Information to follow.
Details of the tests administered can be found below.
Applicants will be tested by the school to obtain evidence of their ability to keep pace with the work at this selective school. Students will sit Progress Tests by GL Assessment. These are computer-based tests. The tests measure students’ knowledge, understanding and application of the core subjects:
- English: focuses on students’ technical English skills (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and reading comprehension, using age-appropriate fiction and information texts
- Maths: assess key aspect of maths appropriate to the age of the student including mental maths for those aged 8 and over
- Science: measures two dimensions of science learning, understanding of science contact, and working scientifically (application of skills)
The school admits eligible students who are successful in our Admissions Tests where places are available in Years 7 – 9. Admission part way through the preparation for GCSE examinations (Years 10 & 11) is not advisable, and would only be made in exceptional circumstances where a place is available. Please be aware that places offered must be taken up within three weeks of the offer being made. We are unable to hold places for longer than this time without there being very exceptional circumstances.
Parents will be advised of the outcome of their application. Should an application be refused, parents have a statutory right of appeal and they should write to: The Appeal Panel Administrator, Kent County Council, Legal and Democratic Services, Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 1XQ
Further information can be found HERE
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School comes under Kent County Council School Admissions Code.
For further information please find links below.
KCC Admissions ArrangementsAdmission to Secondary school in Kent 2025
Supplementary Form for Pupil Premium
