The Harvey Grammar School is a secondary school in Folkestone, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Harvey Grammar School currently has around 1015 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.1%).
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 86% who stay in school sixth forms and 13% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JY |
| Website: | http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01303252131 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr S Norman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 138480 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/03/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 980 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1015 |
| Number of Boys: | 1015 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.10% | 783 |
| Other Asian | 6.20% | 63 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 42 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 17 |
| African | 1.40% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 12 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 12 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehall Primary Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery Morehall Primary School and Nursery , Chart Road CT19 4PN | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate Primary School Coolinge Lane , CT20 3QU | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 827 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ | - not rated | 814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook House Preparatory School Westbrook House , Shorncliffe Road CT20 2NQ | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School 54shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 848 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | - not rated | 869 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.