
Head: Ben Pennells
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
Applications
397
Offers Made
113
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
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 is a grammar school. Consultation on admissions arrangements for entry in academic year 2027-2028 is taking place with consultation closing Friday 5th December 2025. Most students stay on into the Sixth Form and a number join from other schools. All lower sixth students attend the Universities Fayre held annually in Canterbury.
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
62.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
81%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
79%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.91
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.
67%
Higher Education
≈1pp vs grammar avg
46%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Geography
116 entries
50%
+4.7pp vs school
Design & Technology
100 entries
50%
+4.7pp vs school
Art and Design
44 entries
50%
+4.7pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
90 entries
0%
-45.3pp vs school
Computer Science
44 entries
43%
-2.1pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
66 entries
50%
+3.3pp vs school
Business Studies
54 entries
50%
+3.3pp vs school
Economics
48 entries
50%
+3.3pp vs school
Watch list
Drama and Theatre Studies
5 entries
0%
-46.7pp vs school
Computer Science
18 entries
44%
-2.3pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Applications for the Sixth Form should be made via Kent Choices
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,016 / 1,070(95%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Applications for the Sixth Form should be made via Kent Choices
1:17.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.31%
Qualified Teachers
3.98%
Absence Rate
8.48%
Persistent Absence
The School benefits from fantastic grounds and facilities, and makes them available for hire
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Library Prefects
Capital Projects
Phase 1: Astro, Phase 2: The Grange, Phase 3: Future Plans
Duke of Edinburgh, Eco Society, Houses, Young Enterprise, Debating Society, Charity Committee, Manwoodian magazine editorial Committee, Gambia trip
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Edinburgh
Trips & Exchanges
Gambia trip organised for the Sixth Former's
Community Service
Charity Committee activities and community responsibility opportunities
Uniform
There is a school uniform which must be worn for the first five years, but Sixth Form pupils are allowed to choose their dress within broad guidelines intended to encourage a professional approach to their studies
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of main courses and desserts. Meals are served in the school dining hall.
Homework Policy
Structured homework timetable with approximately 1-2 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours in Years 10-11, and independent study time in Sixth Form. Homework diary used to track assignments.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and respect. House point system for positive behavior. Clear sanctions for poor behavior including detentions and internal exclusion. Emphasis on personal responsibility and community values.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in break times, but must be switched off during lessons.
SEND Provision
SEND department with specialist teachers, individual support plans, exam access arrangements, pastoral support, learning support assistants available
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Route 96 from Maidstone Town Centre, Route 428 from Barming
Nearest Station: Maidstone East
Transport Info
Located on Dover Road (A256) in Sandwich. Regular bus services from Canterbury, Deal, and Dover. Train station in Sandwich with connections to Canterbury East and Dover Priory. Parking available on site for parents.
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