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Highsted Grammar School

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Highsted Grammar School

Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4PT

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
832
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.4%
Attainment 8
61.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
61.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.8%
Basics 9-5
82.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
97.2%
EBacc APS
5.87
EBacc 9-5
52.1%
EBacc 9-4
68.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.80
A*-A Grades
19.3%
A*-B Grades
54.5%
AAB+ %
9.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 78 students entered

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About Highsted Grammar School

Highsted Grammar School is a secondary school in Sittingbourne, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.0. The school has around 832 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Highsted Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Highsted Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highsted Grammar School

What is Highsted Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Highsted Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Highsted Grammar School's latest exam results?
Highsted Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highsted Grammar School located?
Highsted Grammar School is a secondary school in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 4PT).
How many pupils attend Highsted Grammar School?
Highsted Grammar School has around 832 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highsted Grammar School with other schools?
View Highsted Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.