Register for the Medway Test
Registration for the Medway Test opens on Monday 18 May and closes on Friday 12 June 2026.
Before you register
Before you register you should speak to your child’s teacher or headteacher to see if the Medway Test and grammar school is right for them.
If a child is not working at or above their expected levels for their age, we do not recommend they sit the Medway Test.
If you do not live in Medway
You should think about whether you are likely to be offered a Medway grammar school even if your child is assessed as grammar.
If you do not live very close to Medway, you may not be able to get a place at a Medway school.
Information about oversubscription and the furthest distance offered at each school is available in our school information pages.
See our Medway Test information for children who do not live in Medway.
Register your child
You must provide your child's current school on your registration. If you cannot find it on the list, please email admissions@medway.gov.uk giving the name and address of the school. We'll add the school to the system so you can continue your registration.
A test registration is not a school application. You must apply for schools separately during the September to October application window.
If you have more than one child, for example twins or triplets in the same year group, you'll need to submit a separate registration for each child.
For help with the registration process, read our Medway Test registration guide.
After you have registered
Check you have received a confirmation email saying your child is registered for the Medway Test. If you do not receive this email, your child is not registered.
You can also view our familiarisation booklet to help your child become familiar with the test. The booklet will help your child familiarise themselves with the format and layout of the tests.
Download the Medway Test Familiarisation booklet
There are accessibility issues with this document, for further help, email medwaytest@medway.gov.uk.
Please use our libraries or community hubs if you want to print a copy.
Registration for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP)
If your child has an EHCP they can still sit the Medway Test. You'll need to register in the same way as other families.
Special arrangements
If your child needs special arrangements to sit the test, you'll first need to register them for the test in the same way as other families.
You must also speak to your child’s school before the registration closing date if you think your child needs special arrangements for the Medway Test. Their current school must submit a request by completing our special arrangements request form. The deadline for your school to submit a special arrangements request form is Monday 22 June 2026. The school must ask us for a copy of our special arrangements form and submit it on time.
A child may need special arrangements if they have a disability or learning need.
A special arrangements request must be submitted even if the only request is to sit the test on their own due to the child creating a distraction through movement or vocalisation, for example singing or humming without awareness whilst working.
Special arrangements are not transferable between different local authorities and selection tests. If your child is granted special arrangements for one test, it does not mean they will be granted the same arrangements for a different test.
Children with an EHCP or Person Centred Annual Reviews (PCAR) in completed or draft form must request special arrangements. They'll be granted 25% additional time where the school deems this appropriate. Other arrangements requested must be supported with evidence for consideration by panel.
If your child is granted special arrangements, they might not sit the test with their peers or pupils from the same school.
Your child will be allowed to take and use their asthma inhaler during the test day. You do not need to complete a request form for your child to use their inhaler.
There are no compensatory marks for the Medway Test. If you think your child requires arrangements to access the test because of an unexpected traumatic event, you must follow the steps set out in the special arrangements guidance.
To find out more about special arrangements, see our special arrangements guide.
Download the special arrangements guide
Late registration
Registrations after the closing date cannot be accepted. There are no exceptions to this.
Updating your child's details after registration
If you need to update your child's details after registration, email your request to medwaytest@medway.gov.uk.
We cannot guarantee any changes can be made in time for the test.