Located in Gravesend, Gravesend Grammar School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Gravesend Grammar School currently has around 1493 pupils on roll, which is about 145% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 93% boys and 7% girls. Around 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.1%. african pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by indian at 16%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 90% who stay in school sixth forms and 8% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Church Walk, Gravesend, DA12 2PR |
| Website: | http://gravesendgrammar.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01474331893 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Malcolm Moaby |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 137099 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1032 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1493 |
| Number of Boys: | 1388 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.10% | 569 |
| African | 16.70% | 249 |
| Indian | 16.00% | 239 |
| Other Mixed | 7.20% | 107 |
| Other White | 6.90% | 103 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 37 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 36 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 26 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 24 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 22 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Rochester Road , DA12 2SY | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Primary School Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Primary School Ordnance Road , DA12 2RL | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcourt Primary School Dickens Road , DA12 2JY | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 997 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.