Gravesend Grammar School
Gravesend, DA12 2PR · Kent · Grammar school
18th 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 502 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 2024/25 | 91.9 · 96 | 46% | 4.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.18 · 63 | 38% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 65.3 · 95 | 15% | 1.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
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 better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join clubs including Dungeons & Dragons, the Milton Award, Duke of Edinburgh, and CCF. Sports cover Rugby Union, Rugby Sevens, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Athletics, and Rowing. Arts and music include Choir, Bands, and Instrumental groups, alongside sports tours. An after-school club is available.
Getting in. The school has 1493 pupils in a capacity of 1032, exceeding capacity by 461. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the significant over-capacity situation for new applicants? What support is available for pupils who do not meet the high attainment benchmarks? How are the various sports and arts activities scheduled to ensure broad access?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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