Located in Gravesend, Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls 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.
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend currently has around 1430 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 3.4% boys and 96.6% girls. Around 13.3% 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 14.9%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.2%. other mixed pupils make up about 19.9% , followed by indian at 16.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 92% who stay in school sixth forms and 6% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Pelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE |
| Website: | http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01474352896 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Elaine Wilson |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 137834 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1207 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1430 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 1381 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.20% | 503 |
| Other Mixed | 19.90% | 285 |
| Indian | 16.50% | 236 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 79 |
| African | 4.00% | 57 |
| Other Asian | 3.80% | 54 |
| Unclassified | 3.60% | 52 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.60% | 51 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 27 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 20 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 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 | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Cecil Road , Northfleet DA11 7BT | - not rated | 453 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road County Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dover Road Community Primary School Dover Road East , Northfleet DA11 0RB | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,267 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 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT | - not rated | 772 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.