Head: S Norman
An accessible boys' grammar school in Kent with an Outstanding 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
332
Offers Made
150
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
greatest weight (after looked after children) will be given to those boys residing in the district of Shepway, after which those living nearest to the school will be given priority
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-30
Process
Appeals must be submitted before 5pm on Monday 30th March 2026 to be considered by Wednesday 17th June 2026. Appeals will be heard during the week commencing 18th May 2026.
Waiting List
eligible boys who have requested a place will be assigned to a waiting list. The school's Waiting List will be re-ranked, in line with the published oversubscription criteria above, every time a boy is added. The school will only offer places from the waiting list once the number in the relevant year group falls below the PAN.
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.
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 — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
61.8
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
86%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
57%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.69
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.
48%
Higher Education
−20pp vs grammar avg
41%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Chemistry
104 entries
50%
+8.9pp vs school
Biology
104 entries
50%
+8.9pp vs school
Physics
104 entries
50%
+8.9pp vs school
Watch list
Music
5 entries
0%
-41.1pp vs school
Combined Science
186 entries
0%
-41.1pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
88 entries
50%
+4.1pp vs school
Physics
72 entries
50%
+4.1pp vs school
History
40 entries
50%
+4.1pp vs school
Watch list
Further Mathematics
5 entries
0%
-45.9pp vs school
Computer Science
16 entries
44%
-2.1pp vs school
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 5 in English (Language or Literature) and GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics. Entry criteria for individual subjects must be met in order to access those courses.
Subjects Offered
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,015 / 980(104%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 5 in English (Language or Literature) and GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics. Entry criteria for individual subjects must be met in order to access those courses.
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Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
4.12%
Absence Rate
7.34%
Persistent Absence
modern facilities for its pupils. These are continuously upgraded to provide a rich learning environment and to meet the changing needs of pupils over time.
Sports
The Alan Philpott Memorial Sports Ground (on the opposite side of Cherry Garden Avenue) is home to the purpose-built Les Ames Memorial Pavilion. The school also makes use of the extensive sports facilities at the Three Hills Sports Park, adjacent to the main school site.
STEM
The school's computer network extends to all parts of the main site, via fibre optic and wireless links. Computers are installed throughout the school site and are kept current with the latest releases of Windows and Office.
Arts
400-seat Malthouse Theatre, music practice rooms, recording studio, art studios, pottery room, photography darkroom, drama studios
Library
Well-stocked library with over 15,000 books, computer terminals, study areas, and research facilities. Open before school, during breaks, and after school.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new Science block, ongoing refurbishment of IT facilities, planned sports hall improvements
extremely wide range of extra-curricular activities which take place either during lunch-times or at the end of the formal school day
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Harvey Singers, Barbershop, Orchestra, Big Band and Samba Band
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
annual ski trip for over thirty years to Europe or North America, biennial football tours to the eastern seaboard of the United States, cricket tours to the Caribbean, hockey and basketball tours in this country and in Spain, and language and cultural visits to France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Eastern Europe. In recent years students have participated in expeditions to Vietnam, Nepal, Chile, Mongolia, Namibia and Tanzania.
Community Service
Community service programme includes local charity work, environmental projects, and volunteering opportunities with elderly care homes and primary schools
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available, menu changes weekly
Homework Policy
Homework expectations vary by year group. Years 7-9: approximately 1-2 hours per night. Years 10-11: 2-3 hours per night. Sixth Form: independent study time equivalent to lesson time.
Behaviour Policy
The school expects boys to exhibit a strong work ethic and commitment to academic study. The ethos encourages young men to work hard, play hard and be supportive of fellow pupils, with outstanding behaviour noted by Ofsted.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones allowed in designated areas only
SEND Provision
SEND department provides support for students with learning difficulties, including specialist teaching, LSA support, exam access arrangements, and individual education plans
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Nearest Station: Dartford
Transport Info
The school is located on Cheriton Road in Folkestone. The Alan Philpott Memorial Sports Ground is located on the opposite side of Cherry Garden Avenue, and the school makes use of Three Hills Sports Park adjacent to the main site.
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