The highest number ever of pupils found out they passed the Medway Test, with children in the rest of the county getting their results tomorrow.

However, fewer than half of the pupils who earned the required marks come from the region.

More than 1,600 pupils managed to secure a place at a grammar school - 200 more than last year.

The Medway Test is separate from the Kent Test as it only gives admission to grammar schools in Medway.

Pupils who sat the 11-plus in the rest of the county find out their results tomorrow.

This year, 3,265 children took the Medway Test.

Of those who took the test, 1,873 were Medway residents and 1,392 were from out of area.

In total 1,687 children passed, however, only 773 of these are Medway residents - just 46%.

The minimum score required to be assessed as suitable for admission to a Medway grammar school was 492. Last year it was 495.

However, if your son or daughter still wants to try for a grammar school, around 67 pupils may be deemed eligible through a parental review process.

This means a panel of education experts will look through a child's school work and decide whether they could get a place at a grammar school, if parents request it.

It will take place on October 18 and 19.

Portfolio holder covering education, attainment and improvement Cllr Martin Potter (Con) said: “I would like to congratulate all the children who took the Medway Test this year and thank all the staff who oversaw the record numbers taking the test.

"Moving up from primary school to secondary school is a big step and I would like to wish every child the very best as they continue their education.”

Portfolio holder for children’s services Cllr Andrew Mackness (Con) said: “Well done to everyone who sat the Medway Test.

"It is pleasing to see that more children than ever took the Medway Test highlighting the popularity of our excellent grammar schools.

"Across Medway, alongside our grammar schools, we also have a variety of excellent schools which help young people of all abilities and academic interests achieve their full potential.

“I wish all our young people in Medway all the best in fulfilling their potential as they start their journey into the next stage of their education.”