Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Gravesend, Mayfield carries an Ofsted judgement of Outstanding across every main area, from quality of education to behaviour and leadership. It is a notably large school, with around 1,430 girls on roll against a capacity of 1,207, so families should expect a full and busy site. Roughly one in four pupils speaks English as an additional language, pointing to a diverse intake. Admission at 11 runs through the Kent Test consortium.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 210 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
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Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
64.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
85%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 64.3 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 85% of girls secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against 47% nationally. The curriculum spans GCSE and A-level, with the EPQ available to stretch sixth-formers further. While the main school is rated Outstanding, Ofsted judged the sixth form Good, a useful distinction for those weighing post-16 options.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Good
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 3.71%
- EHC plans
- 0.21%
- English as additional language
- 24.9%
- Free school meals
- 13.3%
Schools nearby
Gravesend Grammar School
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Dartford Grammar School
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford, South East
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Rochester, South East
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A high-performing, oversubscribed girls' grammar where strong results and an Outstanding inspection record speak for themselves. Entry is competitive and assessed through the Kent Test.
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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
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