Head: Amelia McIlroy
An accessible co-educational 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
Distance Cutoff
6.2 mi
Applications
519
Offers Made
179
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Out-of-Area
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-30
Process
Parents must complete the Secondary School Appeal Form 2026 and send it to the school before 30th March 2026. Appeals will be held from 1st June until 5th June, with decision letters received within a week.
Waiting List
The school has a published admission number of 180. When a place becomes available, it will be offered to the child at the top of the waiting list. The waiting list is prioritised following the school's oversubscription criteria.
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 provides free 11+ familiarisation materials through Atom Learning platform for pupils eligible for pupil premium. For in-year admissions, students must pass CATs Tests with an average of 114 and no individual score below 108. School is currently full and oversubscribed with waiting lists for entry to Year 7 through to Year 11.
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
Open Morning
No need to book to attend these events, all are welcome but please note there is no facility to park on the school site
7 Oct 2026
9:00am
Open Morning
Open mornings will take place on Thursday 8th and Tuesday 13th October 2026 from 9:00-12:00.
8 Oct 2026
9:00am
Open Morning
No need to book to attend these events, all are welcome but please note there is no facility to park on the school site
12 Oct 2026
9:00am
Open Morning
Open mornings will take place on Thursday 8th and Tuesday 13th October 2026 from 9:00-12:00.
13 Oct 2026
9:00am
Open Evening
The open evening will take place on Thursday 15th October from 17:30-19:30.
15 Oct 2026
5:30pm
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
87.2%
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
87%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
71%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.05
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
38.0
A-Level avg points
Average point score per entry (A* = 60, A = 50, B = 40)
16%
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 | 51.2 | 65.9 | +15 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 80% | 88% | +8pp |
| EBacc entry | 30% | 73% | +43pp |
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.
DfE breakdown, 2024/25
Whether pupils choose to stay on after GCSEs, and which way the headline results have been moving over recent years.
96%
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.
54%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
51%
Higher Education
−17pp vs grammar avg
41%
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
History
46 entries
100%
+6.3pp vs school
Drama
23 entries
100%
+6.3pp vs school
Food Preparation & Nutrition
19 entries
100%
+6.3pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
11 entries
36%
-57.3pp vs school
French
73 entries
82%
-11.5pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
35 entries
100%
+0.7pp vs school
Sociology
29 entries
100%
+0.7pp vs school
English literature
23 entries
100%
+0.7pp vs school
Watch list
Economics
16 entries
94%
-5.6pp vs school
Physics
28 entries
96%
-2.9pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Sixth Form requires applicants accruing at least 33 points from their best six GCSE, BTEC grades. Applicants must achieve at least one grade 5 from their English or Mathematics examinations. Applicants must achieve at least GCSE grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level with the exception of Mathematics, where a grade 7 or higher is required.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (80.0%)
Pupils of White British heritage
More than one heritage — e.g. White & Asian, White & Black Caribbean
Black Caribbean, Black African and other Black heritage
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and other Asian heritage
A single heritage outside the groups above — e.g. Arab, White non-British
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 17 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 12 pts below 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.
£3,490
Teaching Staff / pupil
£688
Educational Supplies / pupil
£441
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£99
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: £5,470,571 · 825 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
£4,598,119
The school's core allocation — pupil numbers × the basic per-pupil rate — before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£68,800
Targeted funding for 64 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£252,005
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£3,134
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£16,323
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£518,607
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£142,484
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£50,733
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£65,416
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,101 / 1,000(110%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Sixth Form requires applicants accruing at least 33 points from their best six GCSE, BTEC grades. Applicants must achieve at least one grade 5 from their English or Mathematics examinations. Applicants must achieve at least GCSE grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level with the exception of Mathematics, where a grade 7 or higher is required.
1:19.9
Staff:Pupil Ratio
94.66%
Qualified Teachers
4.35%
Absence Rate
7.58%
Persistent Absence
The school offers facilities hire for external groups and individuals from 6pm on weekdays and weekends for a nominal charge.
Sports
Astroturf pitch, sports hall, tennis courts
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, technology workshops
Arts
Drama theatre, music rooms, art studios
Library
Well-equipped library with extensive collection of books, periodicals and digital resources. Study areas and computer access available. Qualified librarian support. Extended opening hours during exam periods.
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and ICT facilities. New sports hall completed in recent years. Ongoing maintenance and improvement programme for existing buildings.
Chinese Club for Beginners, Chinese Club, Stargazing Event, Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze offered from year 10 and Gold for Sixth Form participants), Barcelona fieldwork, French Exchange to Hazebrouck, QuEst Trip to Brussels, Food Technology Trip to Paris
Sports
Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Cricket
Music & Performing Arts
Wizard of Oz Performance (Grande Cast and Garland Cast)
Clubs & Societies
Chinese Club for Beginners, Chinese Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Offered
Trips & Exchanges
Barcelona Year 12 Fieldwork, French Exchange - English students to Hazebrouck, Asgard XV QuEst Trip to Brussels, Year 9 Food Technology Trip to Paris
Community Service
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, local charity fundraising events, community volunteering opportunities, environmental projects, reading support in local primary schools.
Uniform
Full details of the school uniform are contained within the policies section under the 'Information' tab on the school website.
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options.
Homework Policy
Homework set regularly across all subjects with clear expectations. Years 7-8: approximately 1 hour per night. Years 9-11: 1.5-2 hours per night. Sixth Form: independent study time varies by subject. Homework diary/planner used to track assignments.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect and high expectations. Merit system rewards good behaviour and achievement. Clear consequences for poor behaviour including detentions and involvement of parents/carers. Anti-bullying policy in place.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas during breaks only.
SEND Provision
The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department that provides support for students with various learning needs. Support includes one-to-one assistance, small group interventions, exam access arrangements, and close liaison with external agencies. The school works with parents and students to create individual support plans and regularly reviews progress.
Priority area: within 4.5 miles of Queen Elizabeth's, straight-line. Always confirm exact boundaries with the school — distance is measured by each admissions authority's own method.
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Dartford Station
Transport Info
No facility to park on the school site, however there are plenty of local car parks within easy walking distance of the school.
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