Head: Anne Kelly
An accessible girls' grammar school in Kent with a Good Ofsted rating.
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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
326
Offers Made
111
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Admissions through the Kent selection procedure (Kent Test) or the optional Highsted Test. Priority given to pupils within the Kent local authority area.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 5 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-30
Process
Appeals should be addressed to the Clerk to the Governors at the school and will be heard by an Independent Appeal Panel as set out in the School Admissions Appeal Code 2022.
Waiting List
A waiting list will be held for at least the first term of the academic year in oversubscription criteria order and will be re-ranked each time a child is added or before an offer is made.
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 offers both Kent Test and optional Highsted Test routes for Year 7 admission with equal status. The Highsted Test comprises a computer-based test assessing verbal ability, numeracy and non-verbal reasoning, plus an English paper. Pupils must register for Kent Test to take the Highsted Test. School holds Sportsmark Award from Sport England and National Healthy School Award.
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. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
61.1
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
82%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
94%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
97%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.88
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.
73%
Higher Education
+5pp vs grammar avg
74%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Physics
106 entries
50%
+5.3pp vs school
Chemistry
106 entries
50%
+5.3pp vs school
Drama
34 entries
50%
+5.3pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
178 entries
0%
-44.7pp vs school
German
148 entries
33%
-11.6pp vs school
Strongest at
History
54 entries
50%
+1.6pp vs school
English literature
46 entries
50%
+1.6pp vs school
Photography
30 entries
50%
+1.6pp vs school
Watch list
Government and Politics
14 entries
43%
-5.5pp vs school
Maths
44 entries
45%
-2.9pp vs school
Entry Requirements
minimum of six GCSE passes at grade 5 or above including Mathematics and English and grade 6 or above in their preferred A-level subjects
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026832 / 830(100%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
minimum of six GCSE passes at grade 5 or above including Mathematics and English and grade 6 or above in their preferred A-level subjects
1:17.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.73%
Absence Rate
7.48%
Persistent Absence
The school features modern teaching facilities including science laboratories, ICT suites, library, sports hall, gymnasium, drama studio, music rooms, art studios, and extensive outdoor sports facilities including playing fields and courts.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Learning Resource Centre
Capital Projects
Recent developments include refurbishment of science laboratories and ICT facilities. The school continues to invest in maintaining and upgrading facilities.
music, drama, sports, and a wealth of other interests, including dozens of lunch-time and after-school clubs; as well as trips, visits and off-site opportunities both within the UK and abroad
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
drama productions, musicals, and concerts performed every term and all girls are given the opportunity to learn a musical instrument
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
history trips to Belgium and Poland, work experience in Brussels, study visits to France, exchange partnerships in France and Germany, residential visits, theatre visits, ski trips, German Exchange Programme
Community Service
Lights for Love charity events with Friends of the Wisdom Hospice, British Heart Foundation CPR training program
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available daily, menu changes weekly
Homework Policy
homework is an integral part of our curriculum for all students. It is designed to support their learning in class, encourage personal research and creativity, as well as develop independent study skills
Behaviour Policy
The school has a comprehensive behaviour policy based on high expectations, mutual respect, and personal responsibility. The policy includes a system of rewards and sanctions, with emphasis on positive reinforcement and restorative approaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones allowed in designated areas only
SEND Provision
Children with Statement of Special Educational Need or Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school will be admitted before oversubscription criteria applied
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Dartford
Transport Info
The school is located on Swanton Road, Sittingbourne and is accessible by local bus services. Students travel from across Kent including Medway, Canterbury, Faversham, and surrounding areas. Public transport links include Southeastern rail services to Sittingbourne station.
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