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The Harvey Grammar School

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The Harvey Grammar School

Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JY

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Boys
Pupils
1,015
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.5%
Attainment 8
61.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2016

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 KentUnderstand 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
61.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.1%
Basics 9-5
84.8%

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
57.2%
EBacc APS
5.68
EBacc 9-5
35.9%
EBacc 9-4
44.8%
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
33.20
A*-A Grades
18.5%
A*-B Grades
44.2%
AAB+ %
13.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 114 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Harvey Grammar School

The Harvey Grammar School is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.7. The school has around 1,015 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 The Harvey Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Mar 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Harvey Grammar School

What is The Harvey Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The Harvey Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are The Harvey Grammar School's latest exam results?
The Harvey Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Harvey Grammar School located?
The Harvey Grammar School is a secondary school in Folkestone, Kent (CT19 5JY).
How many pupils attend The Harvey Grammar School?
The Harvey Grammar School has around 1,015 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Harvey Grammar School with other schools?
View The Harvey 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.