Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Gravesend, DA11 0JE · Kent · Grammar school
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12th 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 578 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 83.9 · 95 | 30% | 2.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.2 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Cyclo Park. They visit Hamilton Theatre for A Christmas Carol, Colchester Zoo, the British Museum, and travel to Iceland, Aachen, Athens, and the USA.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,398 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,207. 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 curriculum support pupils in maintaining the high Progress 8 scores seen in recent years? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to achieve the top grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Overview
Pupils thrive within a “highly ambitious culture” where they are challenged both academically and personally. The school delivers an “expertly designed curriculum” that inspires deep understanding across a broad range of subjects, supported by high expectations for behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “aspirational for every pupil,” with lessons ensuring pupils learn knowledge and skills “beyond the expectations of the national curriculum.”
- Teachers possess “expert subject knowledge,” providing precise explanations and carefully crafted activities that help pupils make connections between prior and new learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “comprehensive support that meets their identified individual needs,” enabling them to achieve highly.
- The personal development programme is outstanding, fostering “real strength of character” through leadership schemes and community involvement.
- Modern foreign languages are a particular strength, with pupils rapidly developing excellent skills through programmes such as the ‘Mandarin Excellence Programme’.
Areas to improve
- In the sixth form, “in some others, teachers do not always check students’ understanding as well as they could,” leading to inconsistent achievement compared to key stage 4.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65.3 |
| 2024/25 | 64.3 |
| 2025/26 | 62.2 |
| 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
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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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