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The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY, 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
Outstanding
Pupils
1,015
Capacity
980
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts a strong academic reputation, reflected in an Attainment 8 score in the top 7% nationally. An impressive 97% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 86% secure a grade 5 or above. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 95.0 indicates it performs better than 95% of schools, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 16 March 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 61.8 | Top 7% 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 86% | Top 5% 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%. | 57% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
Asian Other6.2%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.08616, 1.15712 · CT19 5JY
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN138480
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Harvey Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
The Harvey Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 March 2016.
Is The Harvey Grammar School a good school?
The Harvey 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.
How do pupils perform at The Harvey Grammar School in GCSEs?
The Harvey Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.8. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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