--- type: "School Guide" title: "Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area" description: "Yes - a 1.5-mile radius and named parishes are prioritised, with Governor places for top scorers in that area, then distance. Map, distances and the test." resource: https://pip11plus.com/grammar-schools/wilmington-grammar-school-for-boys-catchment-area tags: ["grammar-schools", "grammar schools", "catchment areas", "pip"] timestamp: 2026-10-13T19:42:37Z image: https://pip11plus.com/og-grammar.png --- Catchment or distance priority Boys Kent # Wilmington Grammar School for Boys catchment area Wilmington · boys grammar school · ages 11 to 18 Location matters ### Does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys have a catchment area? **Yes.** Yes - a 1.5-mile radius and named parishes are prioritised, with Governor places for top scorers in that area, then distance. Admissions Catchment or distance priority Intake Boys · ages 11 to 18 11+ test Kent Test Year 7 places 180 Location Wilmington, Kent Catchment, explained ## How catchment works at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 180 places: looked-after, then Governor places (top scorers in priority area), then 1.5-mile/parish residents, then distance. Check whether the school uses a named priority area, home-to-school distance, or other priority groups. The map is a starting point, not an admissions decision. 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Registration routes can differ. 3 ### Apply for a place Submit your secondary school preferences by your local authority's deadline. A qualifying test result makes your child eligible; it is not an offer. FAQs ## Wilmington Grammar School for Boys catchment, your questions answered **Does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys have a catchment area?** Yes - a 1.5-mile radius and named parishes are prioritised, with Governor places for top scorers in that area, then distance. **How are places allocated at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?** 180 places: looked-after, then Governor places (top scorers in priority area), then 1.5-mile/parish residents, then distance. Check the [school's current admissions information](https://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/188043/Wilmington-Grammar-School-for-Boys-admissions-criteria-2026-2027.pdf) before applying. **What test does my child need to take?** Wilmington Grammar School for Boys lists Kent Test as its entrance test. Check its current registration instructions and dates before making plans. **How many Year 7 places does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys offer?** The published admission number in our source data is 180. Confirm the number for your child's entry year in the school's current policy. **Does passing the entrance test guarantee a place?** No. Meeting the qualifying standard makes a child eligible for consideration. Offers then follow the school's published priority and oversubscription rules. ### Practise the subjects this test uses Pip offers short maths, English and reasoning practice. Check Wilmington Grammar School for Boys's current test subjects before choosing what to work on. [Get Pip free →](https://pip11plus.com/#get) Admissions details can change each year. Check [Wilmington Grammar School for Boys's published information](https://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/188043/Wilmington-Grammar-School-for-Boys-admissions-criteria-2026-2027.pdf) and your local authority's current arrangements before applying. The map shows nearby schools; it does not predict an offer.