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Gravesend Grammar School
Church Walk, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PR, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.0 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,493
Capacity
1,032
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
145%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts a strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 5% nationally and 98% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, limited data on specific progress measures means further insights into student growth could be beneficial for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 65.3 | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 98% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 92% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 90% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 78% | Top 2% UK |
Parent View (200 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School has high expectations
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.1%
Black African16.7%
Asian Indian16.0%
Mixed Other7.2%
White Other6.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.43709, 0.38386 · DA12 2PR
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137099
School typeAcademy converter
Websitegravesendgrammar.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gravesend Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Gravesend Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Gravesend Grammar School a good school?
Gravesend Grammar School scores 95.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Gravesend Grammar School?
Based on 200 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gravesend Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Gravesend Grammar School in GCSEs?
Gravesend Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.3. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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