Head: Lee Preston
An accessible boys' grammar school in Medway with a Good Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
700
Qualifying Score
488
70% of max
Cutoff Score
488
70% of max
Distance Cutoff
19.54 mi
Applications
733
Offers Made
179
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-27
Process
For applications made in the normal admission round, appeals must be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals. For late applications, appeals should be heard within 40 school days where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeals being lodged.
1. Register
Check website
2. Take Test
Medway Test
3. Results
Check website
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 6 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning. GL Assessment papers with weighted scoring. English ×2 + Maths ×2 + Verbal Reasoning, each section max 140. Total max score: 700.
Max
700
Qualifying Score
488
70% of max
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
62.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
85%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
97%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.97
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.
0%
Higher Education
−68pp vs grammar avg
74%
Russell Group
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Business
86 entries
50%
+6.5pp vs school
Religious Studies
38 entries
50%
+6.5pp vs school
Physical Education
38 entries
50%
+6.5pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
186 entries
0%
-43.5pp vs school
Spanish
258 entries
32%
-11.4pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
86 entries
50%
+8.2pp vs school
Business Studies
70 entries
50%
+8.2pp vs school
Psychology
68 entries
50%
+8.2pp vs school
Watch list
Fine Art
5 entries
0%
-41.8pp vs school
Further Mathematics
5 entries
0%
-41.8pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
A grade 6 or higher will be needed if that subject is to be studied in the 6th Form (7 for maths)
Subjects Offered
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,036 / 1,000(104%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
A grade 6 or higher will be needed if that subject is to be studied in the 6th Form (7 for maths)
1:19.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
91.54%
Qualified Teachers
4.57%
Absence Rate
9.44%
Persistent Absence
Excellent facilities including a 3G pitch, sports hall and state of the art gym. Two Sixth Form study centres (the Hub and the Hive) built around university library model with café, quiet work areas and computer facilities.
Sports
3G pitch, sports hall and state of the art gym
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, technology workshops
Arts
Drama theatre, music rooms, art studios
Library
Student library team runs the dedicated fiction library
Capital Projects
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme with significant numbers completing awards at all levels, wide range of sports including football, hockey, rugby, athletics and cricket, House system for internal competition with teams competing at local, county, national and international level, Music and Drama departments offering performance opportunities
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music department offers opportunities for students to participate for fun or to gain qualifications and to perform at a high level. Drama department allows students to explore and express their creative talents with whole school productions.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Students have opportunities to broaden their horizons and build their cultural capital through international partnerships, trips and visits, including residentials. In summer 2026 the school will hold its first 'Culture Week' where hundreds of students will join a one-week residential trip to a culturally important European destination.
Community Service
Sixth Form students support primary school children at New Horizons Children's Academy and other local primary schools, plus various charity fundraising activities.
Uniform
Full uniform must be worn for examinations. Blazer must be worn to enter the hall and kept on the back of chair if taken off.
School Meals
Hot meals available in the school dining hall. Catering provided by [Company Name].
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly and allows students to deepen and extend their learning beyond the classroom
Behaviour Policy
Students are rewarded for doing the right thing through a comprehensive reward system. Every student has a Reward Card and online reward system (Arbor). Students gain prizes every term for outstanding performance, progress or effort.
Mobile Phone Policy
No mobile phones allowed in examinations
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team providing support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Support includes learning support assistants, individual education plans, and liaison with external agencies.
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: St Mary Cray
Transport Info
The school is located at Letchworth Avenue, Chatham, Kent ME4 6JB with access to local public transport networks.
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