Highsted Grammar School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 4PT
Composite score
76.4

Highsted Grammar School at a glance

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent, Highsted Grammar School is a girls' secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 832 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 61.1 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 0.5 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 7% of secondary schools in England.

82% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 94% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#228
National rank
#66
In South East
#30
In Kent
Top 7%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
61.1
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
82%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
94%
% EBacc grade 5+
52%
EBacc average points score
5.88

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 832 % FSM ever-6 12.5% % EAL 8.2% Age range 11–18 Gender Girls

Location

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