Head: Malcolm Moaby
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
681
Offers Made
209
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Parents whose preference is GGS, and who live within our priority regions, usually get a place. Parents living outside these regions are less likely to secure a place. A map of our priority areas is included in our Admissions Arrangements.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Out-of-Area
Process
Parents must set out grounds for appeal in writing using the school appeal form. Appeals will be heard within 30 days of being lodged, unless dependent on exam results.
Waiting List
A waiting list is held for year 7, as required by the School Admissions Code and currently sits at over 150 students. Waiting lists are not maintained for higher year groups as it is extremely unlikely that they would ever be called upon.
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. School received 255 first preferences and 643 total preferences for September 2026. All year groups from year 7 to 11 are currently full and sitting above Published Admission Number (PAN). The school provides free 11+ preparation through Atom Learning for Pupil Premium eligible students.
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
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
64.9
Attainment 8
91.4%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
The school's 2025 results at a glance — GCSE (Key Stage 4) and A-Level (sixth form) shown separately. Each tile shows the latest figure and how it moved on the year before.
64.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
91%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
90%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.33
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
38.4
A-Level avg points
Average point score per entry (A* = 60, A = 50, B = 40)
26.9%
AAB+ at A-Level
Achieved AAB or better in their best three A-Levels — a key benchmark for Russell Group entry
The same numbers in context — against the England state-funded average, the typical grammar school, and grammars with a similar intake.
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.
Strong averages can hide gaps. These tiles split the same cohort by disadvantage and by sex — a small gap means the school delivers for everyone, not just the strongest intake.
| Metric | Disadv. | Non-dis. | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 66.1 | 64.8 | -1.3 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 91% | -9pp |
| EBacc entry | 81% | 90% | +9pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
Whether pupils choose to stay on after GCSEs, and which way the headline results have been moving over recent years.
99%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
The end of the journey — what leavers do after sixth form, and how this school's university record compares.
67%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
66%
Higher Education
≈2pp vs grammar avg
30%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Zooming in from whole-school figures to individual subjects — where entries concentrate, and which departments stand out in either direction.
Bar = entries · chip = grade 4+ pass rate
Bar = entries · chip = A*–E pass rate
Strongest at
Physics
122 entries
100%
+4.9pp vs school
Biology
122 entries
100%
+4.9pp vs school
Chemistry
122 entries
100%
+4.9pp vs school
Watch list
French
59 entries
83%
-12.1pp vs school
Art and Design
60 entries
83%
-11.8pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
123 entries
100%
+1.9pp vs school
Economics
55 entries
100%
+1.9pp vs school
Business Studies
34 entries
100%
+1.9pp vs school
Watch list
English literature
14 entries
93%
-5.3pp vs school
Further Mathematics
14 entries
93%
-5.3pp vs school
Entry Requirements
The academic condition for entry into Sixth Form is a minimum of 2 x Level 5 grades and 4 x Level 6 grades at GCSE. This must include a minimum of a grade 5 in English and Maths. Students who wish to take 4 A Levels are required to have achieved an average of a Level 7 from their best 8 GCSEs.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (38.1%)
Pupils of White British heritage
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and other Asian heritage
Black Caribbean, Black African and other Black heritage
More than one heritage — e.g. White & Asian, White & Black Caribbean
A single heritage outside the groups above — e.g. Arab, White non-British
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 15 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 1 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Scale: Inadequate → Requires Improvement → Good → Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £393 (-6%) below the English average
Share of total spend going on staff
Typical English secondary: 75–80% on staff.
Spend per pupil per year
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£2,064
Teaching Staff / pupil
£255
Educational Supplies / pupil
£181
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£649
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £7,214,483 · 1,083 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£6,064,729
The school's core allocation — pupil numbers × the basic per-pupil rate — before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£121,475
Targeted funding for 113 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£413,150
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£18,756
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£23,365
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£700,015
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£142,484
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£67,578
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£86,849
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,493 / 1,032(145%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
The academic condition for entry into Sixth Form is a minimum of 2 x Level 5 grades and 4 x Level 6 grades at GCSE. This must include a minimum of a grade 5 in English and Maths. Students who wish to take 4 A Levels are required to have achieved an average of a Level 7 from their best 8 GCSEs.
1:18.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
97.34%
Qualified Teachers
4.39%
Absence Rate
7.84%
Persistent Absence
Modern teaching facilities including science laboratories, IT suites, design technology workshops, library, sports hall, gymnasium, drama studio, music rooms, art studios, and extensive playing fields.
Sports
The school has a sports hall, astroturf pitches, and a swimming pool.
STEM
The school has well-equipped science labs, IT suites, and technology workshops.
Arts
The school has a drama theatre, music rooms, and art studios.
Library
Well-equipped library with extensive book collection, study areas, computers for research, and quiet study spaces. Professional librarian support available. Extended opening hours during exam periods.
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and IT facilities. New sixth form study areas completed. Ongoing maintenance and improvement of sports facilities.
Enriching extracurricular programme with music concerts, drama productions including whole school musicals, and trips such as Y11 drama trips.
Sports
Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Cricket
Music & Performing Arts
School orchestra, Choir, Drama productions
Clubs & Societies
Debating Society, Robotics Club, Chess Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Offered
Trips & Exchanges
The school offers a range of trips and exchanges, including residential visits to France and Germany.
Community Service
The school encourages students to participate in community service through various initiatives including charity fundraising events, local community volunteering, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme which includes a volunteering component.
Uniform
The school uniform consists of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, black trousers, and tie. Uniform suppliers include Marks & Spencer and John Lewis.
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service, with a choice of main courses and desserts. Meals are prepared on site by our catering team.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning and develop independent study skills. Years 7-8: approximately 1 hour per night. Years 9-11: 1.5-2 hours per night. Sixth form students expected to complete independent study equivalent to lesson time.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of behaviour and conduct. Merit system rewards positive behaviour and achievement. Clear sanctions for inappropriate behaviour including detentions, isolation, and exclusion for serious breaches. Strong emphasis on mutual respect and responsibility.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons or during school hours, except for students who have a medical condition that requires them to carry a phone.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team and offers support for students with special educational needs and disabilities including learning support, exam access arrangements, and individual support plans. The school works closely with external agencies and specialists to provide appropriate provision.
Gravesend location. See the catchment description for its priority area.
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Gravesend
Transport Info
Located in Gravesend town centre on Church Walk. Parents should check local transport options and get directions through the school website.
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