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Grammar schools in Kent

All 32 grammar schools in Kent.

32 schools in Kent

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  1. The Judd School

    Tonbridge, TN9 2PN · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Kent grammar schools average.

    400 first choices, 179 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1678.3

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,541
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school The Judd School
  2. Invicta Grammar School

    Maidstone, ME14 5DS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Kent grammar schools average, low absence.

    290 first choices, 255 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1670.8

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.8%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,670
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Invicta Grammar School
  3. Highworth Grammar School

    Ashford, TN24 8UD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    267 first choices, 214 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1669.2

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.8%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,553
    Pupils per teacher
    17.7
    View school Highworth Grammar School
  4. Dartford Grammar School for Girls

    Dartford, DA1 2NT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Strong standard or better
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Kent grammar schools average.

    428 first choices, 178 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1677.3

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,257
    Pupils per teacher
    16.5
    View school Dartford Grammar School for Girls
  5. The Skinners' School

    Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Kent grammar schools average, low absence.

    232 first choices, 160 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1672.7

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.4%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,149
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school The Skinners' School
  6. Tonbridge Grammar School

    Tonbridge, TN9 2JR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Kent grammar schools average.

    353 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1677.0

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.8%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,150
    Pupils per teacher
    19.0
    View school Tonbridge Grammar School
  7. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

    Maidstone, ME16 0SF · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Kent grammar schools average.

    132 first choices, 133 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1662.7

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.3%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,254
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
  8. Dartford Grammar School

    Dartford, DA1 2HW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the Kent grammar schools average, low absence.

    569 first choices, 179 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1678.9

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.3%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,576
    Pupils per teacher
    15.6
    View school Dartford Grammar School
  9. The Harvey Grammar School

    Folkestone, CT19 5JY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    190 first choices, 147 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1665.2

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,005
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school The Harvey Grammar School
  10. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

    Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UJ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Kent grammar schools average.

    228 first choices, 174 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1672.5

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.1%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,123
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
  11. Cranbrook School

    Cranbrook, TN17 3JD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Faith school
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    143 first choices, 88 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1668.3

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.0%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    958
    Pupils per teacher
    18.7
    View school Cranbrook School
  12. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

    Canterbury, CT4 7AS · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    194 first choices, 145 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1669.4

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.0%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,226
    Pupils per teacher
    15.5
    View school Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
  13. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

    Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Kent grammar schools average.

    297 first choices, 300 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1664.5

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.1%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,875
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
  14. Gravesend Grammar School

    Gravesend, DA12 2PR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    254 first choices, 209 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.9

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.8%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,495
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Gravesend Grammar School
  15. Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

    Gravesend, DA11 0JE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Kent grammar schools average.

    238 first choices, 210 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1662.2

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.4%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,398
    Pupils per teacher
    16.0
    View school Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
  16. Borden Grammar School

    Sittingbourne, ME10 4DB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Kent grammar schools average, low absence.

    138 first choices, 123 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1662.7

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.1%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    938
    Pupils per teacher
    17.9
    View school Borden Grammar School
  17. Dover Grammar School for Boys

    Dover, CT17 0DQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Kent grammar schools average.

    183 first choices, 157 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1663.1

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.9%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    960
    Pupils per teacher
    18.7
    View school Dover Grammar School for Boys
  18. Maidstone Grammar School

    Maidstone, ME15 7BT · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    235 first choices, 205 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.0

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.7%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,443
    Pupils per teacher
    19.6
    View school Maidstone Grammar School
  19. Barton Court Grammar School

    Canterbury, CT1 1PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    145 first choices, 125 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1666.1

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    995
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school Barton Court Grammar School
  20. Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

    Canterbury, CT1 3EW · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average, high absence.

    199 first choices, 166 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1666.0

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.5%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,258
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
  21. Oakwood Park Grammar School

    Maidstone, ME16 8AH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    163 first choices, 160 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1666.1

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.0%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,100
    Pupils per teacher
    20.2
    View school Oakwood Park Grammar School
  22. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

    Faversham, ME13 7BQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    220 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1665.7

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.7%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,156
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
  23. Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

    Dartford, DA2 7BB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average.

    193 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1665.3

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.8%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,154
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
  24. Dane Court Grammar School

    Broadstairs, CT10 2RT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Kent grammar schools average, high absence.

    230 first choices, 165 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.2

    Kent grammar schools 67.4England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.3%Kent grammar schools 5.3%
    Pupils
    1,152
    Pupils per teacher
    17.7
    View school Dane Court Grammar School
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How Kent's grammar schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

Kent 67.4England 46.2Dover Grammar School for Girls: 56.7Sir Roger Manwood's School: 59Highsted Grammar School: 61.9Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School: 62.2Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend: 62.2The Folkestone School for Girls: 62.3Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 62.7Borden Grammar School: 62.7Dover Grammar School for Boys: 63.1The Norton Knatchbull School: 64.2Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 64.5The Harvey Grammar School: 65.2Wilmington Grammar School for Girls: 65.3Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 65.7Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School: 66Oakwood Park Grammar School: 66.1Barton Court Grammar School: 66.1Maidstone Grammar School: 67Dane Court Grammar School: 67.2Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: 67.6Gravesend Grammar School: 67.9Cranbrook School: 68.3Highworth Grammar School: 69.2Weald of Kent Grammar School: 69.3Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: 69.4Invicta Grammar School: 70.8Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School: 72.5The Skinners' School: 72.7Tonbridge Grammar School: 77Dartford Grammar School for Girls: 77.3The Judd School: 78.3Dartford Grammar School: 78.9020406080
Grammar schools in Kent

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Kent average 5.3%The Skinners' School: 3.4%Invicta Grammar School: 3.8%The Norton Knatchbull School: 4%Borden Grammar School: 4.1%Dartford Grammar School: 4.3%The Judd School: 4.6%Barton Court Grammar School: 4.6%Dartford Grammar School for Girls: 4.6%Maidstone Grammar School: 4.7%Highworth Grammar School: 4.8%Gravesend Grammar School: 4.8%Wilmington Grammar School for Girls: 4.8%The Harvey Grammar School: 4.9%Oakwood Park Grammar School: 5%Cranbrook School: 5%Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School: 5.1%Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 5.1%Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 5.3%Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: 5.4%Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend: 5.4%Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 5.7%Tonbridge Grammar School: 5.8%Dover Grammar School for Boys: 5.9%Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: 6%Highsted Grammar School: 6%Sir Roger Manwood's School: 6%Dane Court Grammar School: 6.3%Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School: 6.5%Weald of Kent Grammar School: 6.8%Dover Grammar School for Girls: 6.9%The Folkestone School for Girls: 7.1%Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School: 7.2%0%4%8%12%16%
Grammar schools in Kent

Ofsted grades in Kent

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 13 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 7 of 19
  • Good: 12 of 19
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 19
  • Inadequate: 0 of 19
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Kent

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 32 grammar schools in Kent have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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About these schools

Grammar schools in Kent, explained

There are 32 grammar schools in Kent, teaching 39,921 children.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 7 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in Kent grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 67.4 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

9.5% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,987 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 12.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many grammar schools are in Kent?
There are 32 grammar schools in Kent, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Kent?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Kent on Eduscope are The Judd School, Invicta Grammar School and Highworth Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in Kent?
Kent has 7 grammar schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are grammar schools in Kent ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Kent grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Kent is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Kent?
Grammar schools in Kent select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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