Free 11+ and KS2 resources for Kensington Primary Academy families

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

Kensington Primary Academy is in East Ham, East London, where children sit the GL Assessment in September of Year 6 to apply for grammar school places. There are 4 grammar schools within 23 miles of Kensington Primary Academy, using the GL Assessment for admission. This page brings together free reading, writing, and 11+ resources — plus a guide to the local grammar schools Kensington families most commonly apply to.

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Grammar schools near East Ham

Families from Kensington most commonly apply to grammar schools in Redbridge. There are 4 grammar schools within 23 miles, which use the GL Assessment for admission. The GL Assessment is sat in September of Year 6, with results returned in October.

Ilford County High School

Boys school
7 miles
Test: GL Assessment (September) | Year 7 places: 180 | Registration closes: 15 June 2026
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Woodford County High School

Girls school
8 miles
Test: GL Assessment (September) | Year 7 places: 180 | Registration closes: 15 June 2026
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Girls school
23 miles
Test: FSCE (September) | Year 7 places: 180 | Registration closes: 3 June 2026
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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Boys school
23 miles
Test: CSSE (September) | Year 7 places: 150 | Registration closes: TBC
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You can find more grammar schools in the area in our guide to Redbridge grammar schools.

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