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The Harvey Grammar School

Academy converter · Folkestone · CT19 5JY

Ages 11–18 · 1,005 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

62.9

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-02-08

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+0.24
−20+2
Attainment 862.9
English & maths grade 5+86%
English & maths grade 4+97%
EBacc entry66%

EBacc APS: 5.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.6%
Unauthorised0.3%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
788

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

1,005 pupils · 980 places

Pupils on roll
1,005
Boys / girls
1,005 / 0
School capacity
980
Capacity fill
1,005 / 980 (103%)
Free school meals
14.9%
FSM pupils
118
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: THE HARVEY ACADEMY
Academy trust
THE HARVEY ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mr S Norman

Location

Address
Cheriton Road
Postcode
CT19 5JY
Town
Folkestone
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Folkestone and Hythe
Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe
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 Folkestone, Kent, 1,005 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.9%.

Open schools in Folkestone
29
Secondary schools in Folkestone
4
Academies among open schools in Folkestone
45% (13)
Open schools in CT19
16
Secondary in CT19
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 FolkestoneNear CT19

  • Turner Free School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Folkestone · CT19 4PB · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.4
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+17%
    • Absence9.9%

    0.5 miles away

  • Folkestone Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Folkestone · CT19 5FP · Kent

    Ages 11–19

    • Att831.0
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+14%
    • Absence13.9%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Folkestone School for Girls

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Folkestone · CT20 3RB · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att861.8
    • P80.3
    • EM5+81%
    • Absence8.6%

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr S Norman
Telephone
01303252131
Website
http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/

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