Sir Roger Manwood's School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Sir Roger Manwood's School

Grammar SchoolKent, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

Kent Test

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

Healthy

About Sir Roger Manwood's School

Sir Roger Manwood's School is a historic grammar school set within picturesque grounds in Sandwich, where pupils are encouraged to "engage, explore, and excel." Students here genuinely enjoy their learning, taking pride in their work and participating enthusiastically in class discussions — sixth formers, for instance, engage in sophisticated literary analysis with impressive confidence. The school offers a strong academic curriculum alongside enriching opportunities including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, educational trips such as visits to Berlin, and community leadership projects where older pupils help teach French in local primary schools. With a well-stocked library fostering a love of reading and high-quality careers guidance, pupils leave well-prepared for their next steps.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,016

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 27/09/2022

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

62.7

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

81%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,016 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1Healthy
Consortium
Kent

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places

Student Demographics

11.2%

Free School Meals

6%

English as Additional Language

0.39%

EHCP

12.8%

SEN Support

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