What is Gravesend Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Gravesend Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are Gravesend Grammar School's latest exam results?

Gravesend Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Gravesend Grammar School located?

Gravesend Grammar School is a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent (DA12 2PR).

How many pupils attend Gravesend Grammar School?

Gravesend Grammar School has around 1,493 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Gravesend Grammar School with other schools?

View Gravesend 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.

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Gravesend Grammar School

Church Walk, Gravesend, DA12 2PR

Academy converter

Boys

Pupils

1,493

Ages

11-18

FSM

9.7%

Attainment 8

64.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2015

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.

Grammars in Kent Understand the 11+How to apply

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

45.4%

Basics 9-5

91.4%

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

89.6%

EBacc APS

6.33

EBacc 9-5

63.3%

EBacc 9-4

77.4%

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

38.38

A*-A Grades

33.6%

A*-B Grades

63.2%

AAB+ %

26.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 195 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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