Sir Roger Manwood's School
School summary
A long-established mixed grammar in Sandwich, Sir Roger Manwood's draws academically able pupils from across Kent through the Kent Test. With just over 1,000 pupils against a capacity of 1,070, it is a large school running close to full. Ofsted rated it Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form, pointing to a settled and consistent picture from Year 7 through to A level.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 150 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
62.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
81%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 27 September 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 62.7 against a national average of 46.9, and 81% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17.6 is typical for a school of this size. These figures reflect the selective intake and a track record of strong academic outcomes.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 12.8%
- EHC plans
- 0.39%
- English as additional language
- 6%
- Free school meals
- 11.2%
Schools nearby
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate, South East
Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs, South East
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover, South East
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Dover, South East
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
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A solidly performing selective grammar for families confident their child will thrive in an academically stretching setting. Entry runs through the Kent Test, so early 11+ preparation matters.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
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Sir Roger Manwood's 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.