
Head: Eliot Hodges
An accessible boys' grammar school in Medway with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
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
2.83 mi
Applications
786
Offers Made
232
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-04-02
Process
Appeals are heard online by an Independent Appeal Panel. All appeals will be heard online from home or place of work. Appeals must state grounds and include evidence when lodging form.
Waiting List
From September 2026 the school will administer a waiting list for in-year admissions
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. Boys' grammar school with over 1500 students that admits girls in Sixth Form. Became Academy in April 2011. National Support School with Principal as National Leader of Education. One of first 100 National Teaching Schools. Lead school in Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub and Kent and Medway Maths Hub. The size of Medway Test score is not determining factor - just necessary to have passed. Vast majority of 203 Year 7 places offered on basis of distance. Year 7 currently has 248 students as one-off bulge year. School is regularly oversubscribed and currently oversubscribed in all year groups.
Max
700
Qualifying Score
488
70% of max
Open Evening
Year 6 New Entrants evening
3 Jun 2026
7:00pm
Open Evening
Year 6 induction day
1 Jul 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
69.5
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
94%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
99%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.82
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
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.
65%
Higher Education
≈3pp vs grammar avg
74%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
306 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Chemistry
306 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Physics
306 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
124 entries
0%
-46.2pp vs school
Spanish
130 entries
44%
-2.3pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
168 entries
50%
+0.3pp vs school
Biology
142 entries
50%
+0.3pp vs school
Economics
134 entries
50%
+0.3pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects may require grade 7 or above in that subject.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,528 / 1,280(119%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects may require grade 7 or above in that subject.
1:21.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
96.42%
Qualified Teachers
3.67%
Absence Rate
5.34%
Persistent Absence
Historic buildings with modern facilities including science laboratories, computer suites, library, sports hall, drama studio, music rooms, art studios, and technology workshops.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-equipped library with extensive book collection, study areas, and computer access for research
Capital Projects
Recent improvements to science laboratories and IT infrastructure, ongoing maintenance of historic buildings
The co-curricular programme is extensive involving music, drama, sport and outdoor activities. Clubs and societies organised by both staff and pupils operate at lunchtime or after school.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music and drama activities are part of the co-curricular programme
Clubs & Societies
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Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Students participate in various community service projects and charitable fundraising activities
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available daily, including vegetarian and special dietary options
Homework Policy
Structured homework timetable with approximately 1-2 hours per night for Year 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours for GCSE years and 4-5 hours for A-level students.
Behaviour Policy
Good order and discipline are essential. Key expectations: arrive on time and equipped, be courteous and cooperative, never bring discredit to school, treat others with respect. Uses detentions as consequence for behaviour that contravenes policy.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons or during school hours
SEND Provision
SEND support available with dedicated staff to assist students with special educational needs and disabilities
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Route 96 from Gravesend, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Dartford
Transport Info
School is accessible by public transport with several bus routes serving the area. Limited car parking available for visitors. Cycling facilities provided for students.
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