
Year 8 Places
Are you looking for a Year 8 space for your daughter?
Would you like to join the Langton Family?
We are in the unusual position of having spaces available at our wonderful school for entry into Year 8 (September 2025). All other year groups are currently full, although testing to join the waiting list is welcomed.
Langton Girls’ has an established legacy of matching high expectations with high support, of shaping ambitious, confident, independent and creative young women, be that academically, in personal development or in contributing to the wider world. We are a school independently described as having an “exceptionally strong sense of community and connection” where expert teachers deliver an ambitious curriculum that is “brought to life” in the classroom and through an exceptionally strong super-curricular offer.
If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to experience our calm, supportive and empowering environment for yourself, please email admissions@langton.kent.sch.uk. Alternatively, please complete and return an 'In Year Admission Form', this will generate a response from the admissions team with testing information.
We will be running testing in Term 6 to allocate these spaces. Details of the nature of these tests and when they will be happening can be found below.
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Testing Dates
Information to follow.
Testing Information
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)
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