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Medway Test pass mark
The council calls it the qualifying score: one weighted total, set again every year.
481
qualified for September 2026 entry
How the total is worked out
Each paper is age-standardised. Total = 2 × English + 2 × maths + reasoning. English and maths count twice.
| Year 7 entry | Qualifying total | Set to qualify |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 14 Oct 2026 | 26% of Medway pupils |
| 2026 | 481 | 25% of Medway pupils |
| 2025 | 482 | 25% of Medway pupils |
| 2024 | 492 | 23% of Medway pupils |
| 2023 | 488 | school summary |
| 2022 | 487 | school summary |
| 2021 | 483 | school summary |
| 2020 | 490 | school summary |
| 2019 | 492 | school summary |
How many qualify
For September 2026 entry, 3,984 children sat the test. Of the 2,118 from Medway, 956 qualified. Council news
Qualifying makes a child eligible for a grammar school. Places go by each school's rules: see the six schools.