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The Duke of Kent Year 7 assessment for September 2028 entry

Children starting Year 6 in September 2027 sit the next Duke of Kent Year 7 assessment, for September 2028 entry. Going by last year, the test is in early November 2027.

Know where your child stands before the Duke of Kent Year 7 assessment

Daily practice on the skills the Duke of Kent Year 7 assessment checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.

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What to do next, for September 2028 entry

  1. Register for the test

    The dates aren't published yet. Missing it means your child can't sit the test.

  2. Practise little and often

    Daily practice on what the Duke of Kent Year 7 assessment covers, so the papers feel familiar by test day. Try a free class.

  3. Sit the test

    The date is not published yet. Last year it was in November.

  4. Get an offer

    The school sends its own offers. There is no council application for an independent school.

  5. Accept a place

    The school tells you how long you have to accept.

Key dates for September 2028 entry

Admissions Process, Duke of Kent School hasn't published these dates yet. Until it does, here's when each step happened last year. We add the exact dates when they're out.

  1. Today, 12 November
  2. Test dayEarly November 2027
Last year's dates, for September 2027 entry
  1. Test dayThursday, 5 November 2026

Source: Admissions Process, Duke of Kent School. Checked 9 November 2026.

What is in the test

Senior school entry is by a CAT4 assessment and an interview.

Source: Admissions Process, Duke of Kent School. Checked 9 November 2026.

Who can apply

After the November assessment day, children can still be assessed during the rest of the year if there is space.

Registration for Reception and above costs £180 including VAT.

Brothers and sisters of current pupils get priority. After that, places are offered in order of application.

Source: Admissions Process, Duke of Kent School. Checked 9 November 2026.

On the day

The process includes a meeting with the Head, Head of Prep or Head of Senior School. No special preparation is needed.

Source: Admissions Process, Duke of Kent School. Checked 9 November 2026.

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Know where your child stands before the Duke of Kent Year 7 assessment

Daily practice on the skills the Duke of Kent Year 7 assessment checks. Their answers show what to work on next, along with any Bond papers you log.

Try a free class