Kent registration and school application are separate
Out-of-county families often look at Kent grammar schools because some sit near county borders or rail routes. The Kent Test route is one part of that decision.
The CAF is separate. Families normally apply through the local authority where they live, even when naming schools in Kent.
Example
A child living outside Kent registers for and sits the Kent Test. The result says the child has been assessed suitable for grammar school. The family can then name Kent schools on their home local authority CAF, but each Kent school still applies its admissions policy.
What out-of-county parents should check
- Kent Test registration dates and test arrangements.
- Whether the child will sit the test in Kent or another setting.
- The admissions policy for each Kent school being considered.
- Distance, priority area and transport reality.
- The home local authority CAF deadline.
Be realistic about distance
Out-of-county does not automatically block an application. It can still affect whether a named school is likely or practical. Read both the Kent route guidance and the individual school policy before building the CAF around a Kent result, then check the journey on the school map.