Free learning resources for Darlinghurst Academy families

Reading, writing and 11+ preparation, plus a guide to the grammar schools Darlinghurst families most commonly apply to.

Darlinghurst Academy is in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, where children sit the Medway Test in September of Year 6 to apply for grammar school places. There are 4 grammar schools within 15 miles of Darlinghurst, the nearest around 14 miles away in Rochester, using the Medway Test for admission. This page brings together free reading, writing, and 11+ resources, plus a guide to the local grammar schools Darlinghurst families most commonly apply to.

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Grammar schools near Darlinghurst

Families from Darlinghurst are within reach of grammar schools in Rochester, with the nearest around 14 miles away. The local grammar schools use the Medway Test, which takes place in September of Year 6.

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Boys school
14 miles
A boys' grammar school in Rochester using the Medway Test for entry
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Fort Pitt Grammar School

Girls school
15 miles
A girls' grammar school in Chatham using the Medway Test for entry
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Holcombe Grammar School

Co-ed school
15 miles
A co-educational grammar school in Chatham using the Medway Test for entry
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Rainham Mark Grammar School

Co-ed school
15 miles
A co-educational grammar school in Rainham using the Medway Test for entry
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You can find more grammar schools in the area in our Medway grammar schools guide.

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