Helen Allison School
School summary
Helen Allison School is a notably small independent in Gravesend, Kent, with around 71 pupils on roll. Its compact size sets it apart from larger mainstream alternatives, allowing for a close-knit community and a high degree of individual attention. The mixed school admits pupils from age 11 and operates without a religious character. It is led by headteacher Mr Adam Wadey and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
With so few pupils, classes are inevitably intimate, and the small roll points to a personalised approach to teaching and support. Entry is available at 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process.
Head · Mr Adam Wadey
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small independent in Gravesend, well suited to families who value close attention over the scale of a larger school.
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Helen Allison School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.