Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne, Kent, South East · ME10 4PT
A selective girls' grammar in Sittingbourne, Highsted draws on the Kent Test for its 11+ admissions and consistently rewards able, motivated pupils. With 832 girls on a roll set against a capacity of 830, the school is effectively full, a sign of steady demand across the area. Ofsted judged every aspect of its work Good at the most recent inspection, from quality of education through to the sixth form. The intake is reasonably mixed, with around one in eight pupils eligible for free school meals.
832
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
150
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 832
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.1
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
61.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
82%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 61.1 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 82% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.1 is typical for a grammar of this size, and teaching across the board, including in the sixth form, is rated Good by Ofsted. Families can expect a serious academic environment that gets the most from selective entrants.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.33%
- EHC plans
- 0.48%
- English as additional language
- 8.2%
- Free school meals
- 12.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 17 January 2023
The last word
A solidly performing girls' grammar where strong GCSE outcomes meet across-the-board Good Ofsted ratings. Worth a place on the shortlist for families near Sittingbourne preparing for the Kent Test.
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Highsted Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Highsted Grammar School located?
Highsted Grammar School is located at Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4PT.
What type of school is Highsted Grammar School?
Highsted Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Highsted Grammar School test in the 11+?
Highsted Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Highsted Grammar School use for the 11+?
Highsted Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Highsted Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Highsted Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Highsted Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Highsted Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Highsted Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Highsted Grammar School belong to?
Highsted Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Highsted Grammar School offer?
Highsted Grammar School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Highsted Grammar School?
Highsted Grammar School has approximately 832 pupils on roll.
What is Highsted Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Highsted Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 17 January 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.