Pier View Academy
Gravesend, Kent, South East · DA12 2AX
With just 37 pupils on roll, Pier View Academy is among the smallest independent schools in Gravesend, Kent, and that intimate scale defines its character. As a mixed, non-denominational school taking pupils from age 11, it offers a setting where children are unlikely to be lost in the crowd. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Debbie Pardey and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to a close-knit, fee-paying environment over a large institution will find much to consider here.
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Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 37
- Location
- Gravesend, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://www.pierviewacademy.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Debbie Pardey
Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. The very small roll means teaching can be tailored closely to individual pupils, with high levels of staff attention a natural consequence of the school's size.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small independent school for families who value personal attention and a familiar community over scale.
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Pier View Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Pier View Academy located?
Pier View Academy is located at 42-44 Harmer Street, Gravesend, DA12 2AX.
What type of school is Pier View Academy?
Pier View Academy is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Pier View Academy?
Pier View Academy has approximately 37 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.