Gravesend Grammar School
Gravesend, DA12 2PR · Kent · Grammar school
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19th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 507 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 97.7 · 98 | 46% | 4.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.18 · 63 | 38% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 67.9 · 96 | 15% | 1.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gravesend Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 65.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Dungeons & Dragons, Milton Award, Duke of Edinburgh, and CCF clubs. Sports include Rugby Union, Rugby Sevens, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Athletics, and Rowing. Arts and music offer Choir, Bands, and Instrumental groups. Sports tours are organised, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,495 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,032. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their progress scores relative to similar-intake schools? How are places allocated for the next entry year given the current over-cap
What Ofsted said about Gravesend Grammar School
Overview
Gravesend Grammar School provides a high-quality education where pupils feel happy, safe, and inspired by passionate teachers. The report highlights "calm, purposeful engagement" in lessons and praises the school’s "shining strength" in personal development, which fosters leadership and self-confidence. While the curriculum is broad and well-sequenced, the report notes that teaching strategies for deepening learning require further refinement to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of self-control" and maintain "exceptionally positive" relationships with staff, resulting in outstanding behaviour and attendance.
- The personal development programme is highly effective, with a "diligently constructed" PSHE curriculum and extensive extra-curricular opportunities that actively encourage inclusivity.
- Teachers deliver lessons skilfully, checking understanding regularly and addressing misconceptions effectively to support knowledge acquisition.
- The careers programme is "highly effective," providing tailored support and raising aspirations through employer engagement and university visits.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with a "collaborative approach" to planning that supports workload management and maintains a motivated team.
Areas to improve
- The school must embed professional development to refine teachers’ pedagogical skills, ensuring strategies for deepening learning are consistently applied so all pupils achieve highly.
- Leaders and governors should work with the trust to sharpen self-evaluation and improvement strategies, ensuring clarity on the effectiveness of all aspects of the school’s work.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 63.2 |
| 2024/25 | 65.3 |
| 2025/26 | 67.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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