Head: Philip Horstrup
An accessible boys' grammar school in Kent with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Cutoff Score
332
78% of max
Applications
373
Offers Made
157
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Kent Test
3. Results
15 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 32 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Each paper is 50 minutes.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
1 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
10 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
15 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
65.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
93%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
72%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.94
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
C-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
63%
Higher Education
−5pp vs grammar avg
50%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Physics
96 entries
50%
+6.7pp vs school
Biology
96 entries
50%
+6.7pp vs school
Chemistry
96 entries
50%
+6.7pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
132 entries
0%
-43.3pp vs school
Music
24 entries
33%
-10.0pp vs school
Strongest at
English literature
50 entries
50%
+1.5pp vs school
Sociology
48 entries
50%
+1.5pp vs school
Physical Education / Sports Studies
38 entries
50%
+1.5pp vs school
Watch list
Economics
50 entries
44%
-4.5pp vs school
Physics
34 entries
44%
-4.4pp vs school
Entry Requirements
At least a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature, at least a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level subjects. If a student wants to study two or more Sciences at A-Level they will need at least a grade 6 and grade 7 across two single award Sciences or they will need to achieve a 7,7 in combined.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026899 / 905(99%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
At least a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature, at least a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level subjects. If a student wants to study two or more Sciences at A-Level they will need at least a grade 6 and grade 7 across two single award Sciences or they will need to achieve a 7,7 in combined.
1:17.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
4.14%
Absence Rate
7.7%
Persistent Absence
New building completed in July 2022 with extensive range of facilities including Sports Hall, Great Hall, Food Technology Suite, Drama Studio, classrooms, MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), and grass playing field.
Sports
Sports Hall used for Badminton, Basketball, Football, Fitness Classes, Softball. MUGA for Basketball, Football, Tennis. Grass Playing Field for Football, Athletics.
STEM
Food Technology Suite available for cooking workshops
Arts
Drama Studio used for workshops, presentations, talks
Library
Well-stocked library with extensive book collection, digital resources, and study areas. Computer access and research facilities available. Professional librarian support for academic research.
Capital Projects
New building completed in July 2022
Strong sports programme including rugby, cricket, football, and athletics with regular county and national representation. Active Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Extensive music programme including concert band, jazz band, and choir. Drama productions and debating society.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, School Choir, annual school productions including musicals and plays, individual music tuition available for various instruments
Clubs & Societies
Chess Club, Debating Society, Model United Nations, Computer Club, History Society, Geography Society, Science Club, Creative Writing Club, Photography Club, Art Club
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Regular foreign language exchanges to France and Germany, geography field trips, history trips to battlefields and museums, sports tours, cultural visits to London theatres and museums, residential outdoor education courses
Community Service
Community service opportunities through Duke of Edinburgh programme, charity fundraising events, local community volunteer work, reading support in primary schools
Uniform
Dark grey trousers, white shirt, school tie (house colours), dark grey pullover or cardigan with school badge, black shoes. Sixth Form have relaxed dress code with business dress expectations.
School Meals
Professional cook preparing hearty breakfast and healthy lunch. Free school meals available for eligible students. Daily breakfast order form needs to be completed by 3pm for collection the following morning between 8.15am and 8.35am.
Homework Policy
Homework expectations increase progressively through year groups. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1-1.5 hours per night, Years 9-11 receive 2-3 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to taught hours.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour management system with house points and commendations. Clear consequences for poor behaviour including detentions, internal isolation, and exclusion for serious matters. Emphasis on mutual respect and high expectations.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during lessons and may only be used in designated areas during break and lunch times. Confiscation occurs for inappropriate use.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND coordinator, learning support assistants, individual education plans for students with additional needs, exam access arrangements, pastoral support system
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Nearest Station: Dover Priory
Transport Info
Entrance to the school is by the bottom gate on Astor Avenue only. No parking available on site, free street parking available in the surrounding area.
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