Is Gravesend Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 18 March 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 21st of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gravesend Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Gravesend Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 67.9 (England: 46.2). 97.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Gravesend Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Gravesend Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Gravesend Grammar School

Church Walk, Gravesend, DA12 2PR

Local ranking21st of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1032

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 18 March 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 18 March 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 67.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 97.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 99.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 215

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 66.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 12.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

38.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

193

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 26.9% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 413

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1493
Boys: 1381 (92%)
Girls: 114 (8%)
Capacity: 1032 (145% full)
SEND: 4.4%
FSM Eligible: 10.7%
EAL: 19.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.3%
SEN Support: 4.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 82.7
Budget per Pupil: £3,072/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 38.7%
Black African: 16.9%
Asian Indian: 16.3%
Mixed Other: 7.3%
White Other: 7.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Asian Pakistani: 1.8%

38.7%

White British

16.9%

Black African

16.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01474331893

head@gravesendgrammar.com

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Church Walk

Gravesend, South East

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Administrative

URN: 137099
UKPRN: 10034589
Establishment No.: 5465
Trust: ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST

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