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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Abbey Place, Faversham, ME13 7BQ

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Pupils
1,101
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.8%
Attainment 8
64.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 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
64.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
45.6%
Basics 9-5
87.2%

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
70.5%
EBacc APS
6.05
EBacc 9-5
53.0%
EBacc 9-4
61.7%
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
37.95
A*-A Grades
33.6%
A*-B Grades
60.7%
AAB+ %
16.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 129 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school in Faversham, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.9. The school has around 1,101 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's latest exam results?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School located?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school in Faversham, Kent (ME13 7BQ).
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has around 1,101 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School with other schools?
View Queen Elizabeth's 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.