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Gravesend Grammar School

Academy converter · Gravesend · DA12 2PR

Ages 11–18 · 1,495 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

63.2

Overall absence

5.7%

Admissions demand

1.38 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-18

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.18
−20+2
Attainment 863.2
English & maths grade 5+89%
English & maths grade 4+97%
EBacc entry98%

EBacc APS: 6.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.3%
Unauthorised0.3%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,070

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.38 · Competitive

1st preferences

289

Places offered

210

1st-preference offers

183

Total preferences (any rank)
777
Preferred offers (top 3)
210
Applications from outside LA
258
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

1,495 pupils · 1,032 places

Pupils on roll
1,495
Boys / girls
1,381 / 114
School capacity
1,032
Capacity fill
1,495 / 1,032 (145%)
Free school meals
10.8%
FSM pupils
114
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Aletheia Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Malcolm Moaby

Location

Address
Church Walk
Postcode
DA12 2PR
Town
Gravesend
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Gravesham
Constituency
Gravesham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Gravesend, Kent, 1,495 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 10.8%.

Open schools in Gravesend
40
Secondary schools in Gravesend
7
Academies among open schools in Gravesend
55% (22)
Open schools in DA12
19
Secondary in DA12
3
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Secondary in Kent LA
100

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GravesendNear DA12

  • St John's Catholic Comprehensive

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA12 2JW · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.6
    • P80.1
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.2 miles away

  • Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA11 0JE · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att865.3
    • P80.4
    • EM5+91%
    • Absence5.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Thamesview School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA12 4LF · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att833.6
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+21%
    • Absence10.3%

    1.1 miles away

  • Northfleet Technology College

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA11 8BG · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.9
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence9.1%

    1.8 miles away

  • Northfleet School for Girls

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Gravesend · DA11 8AQ · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.4
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence9.4%

    1.9 miles away

  • The Gateway Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Grays · RM16 4LU · Thurrock

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.6
    • P80.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence6.9%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Malcolm Moaby
Telephone
01474331893
Website
http://gravesendgrammar.com/

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