Gravesend Grammar School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Gravesend, this is one of the larger schools of its kind, with roughly 1,493 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 1,032 - a sign of just how sought-after a place here can be. Entry at 11 is through the Kent Test, and the school draws a notably mixed intake, with nearly one in five pupils speaking English as an additional language. Inspectors have praised pupil behaviour and personal development as outstanding, with the quality of education, leadership and sixth form all rated good.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 174 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
65.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
92%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit well above the national picture. The average Attainment 8 score of 65.3 outstrips the national figure of 46.9, and 92% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18.5, this is a school where high achievement is the clear expectation.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.09%
- EHC plans
- 0.27%
- English as additional language
- 19.2%
- Free school meals
- 9.7%
Schools nearby
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Dartford Grammar School
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford, South East
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A strong academic choice for boys who thrive on challenge, with outstanding behaviour and pastoral care behind the results. Demand is high and entry is via the competitive Kent Test, so early preparation matters.
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Gravesend Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.