94% of students attending Mathnasium in Tunbridge Wells have passed the maths element of the Kent Test, often known as the 11+ exam.
“While our students’ achievements are fantastic, our big differentiator is that they all enjoy their sessions with us and see their maths improve, not just for a one-off exam,” confirms Mark Braithwaite, Centre Director, Mathnasium Tunbridge Wells.
“The Kent Test is taken by ten year olds at the start of Y6 to assess suitability for grammar schools. This year, the pass mark was increased from 108 to 111, making it 5% more difficult to achieve. We worked with 17 students, all at different levels of ability, and so we are delighted with such positive results. But Mathnasium is about long term progress and learning skills for life, not for just exam cramming.
“Five of our students were not even considering taking the Kent Test when they originally enrolled. Like so many children who join us, they were struggling with maths at school and this had knocked their confidence. However, as they began to enjoy maths and make positive progress, their confidence grew and the exam became an option. I’m pleased to report that they all passed the maths element, which really shows how well our tailored approach works.”
Mathnasium is a leader in maths only education with learning centres across the UK. The Mathnasium Method™, is a proven approach that focuses on developing deep understanding rather than memorisation, helping students strengthen core skills and build long-term confidence in maths. By focussing on maths means we ensure our instructors and our approach shows measurable results and long term success.
Mark Braithwaite continues: “For us at Mathnasium, it’s much more than exam preparation and about making maths make sense to our students. We help move the focus from scary to fun. If children are curious and enjoy maths they naturally want to explore and learn more concepts. We’ve seen it so many times, what was unachievable suddenly becomes achievable.
“For example, we worked with one child who was in the bottom set for maths at school. Within two years she had progressed to the top set, opening new doors for her future. For another student who is autistic, we adapted our instruction to support her individual needs and she’s now gone on to pass the Kent Test. To contribute to this kind of progress is incredibly rewarding but best of all is the feedback we receive from parents who say their children are really now enjoying their maths lessons.
One of our parents, Gemma Garner said: “My daughter was in Y5 and it had become clear she had lost her confidence and was not enjoying maths. We wanted to ensure she was in a position to do well at secondary school. Enrolling at Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells was the best move we could have made. She loves her lessons and has done so well and passing the Kent Test was the icing on the cake. Thank you!”
“The majority of our students who passed their Kent Test have now opted to continue with Mathnasium and we now look forward to supporting them through the rest of the school year and beyond,” confirms Mark Braithwaite.
To book a free maths assessment at Mathnasium of Tunbridge Wells and identify your child’s strengths and any learning gaps please contact: [email protected] or call: 01892269062.
Lisa Baker LLB November 9, 2026
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