The Harvey Grammar School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Folkestone, The Harvey Grammar School draws strong academic results from its 1,015 pupils. With places for 150 boys each year and a roll that sits comfortably above its official capacity of 980, the school is clearly in demand. Entry is through the Kent Test, and the intake includes a meaningful share of pupils eligible for free school meals (12.5%), suggesting selection that reaches across the local community rather than a narrow band of it.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 150 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
61.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
86%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic standards are the headline here. The school's Attainment 8 score of 61.8 sits well above the national average of 46.9, and 86% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18 is broadly typical for a large state school, so these results come from strong teaching and a selective intake rather than unusually small classes.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 3.94%
- EHC plans
- 0.39%
- English as additional language
- 8.2%
- Free school meals
- 12.5%
Schools nearby
The Folkestone School for Girls
Folkestone, South East
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Dover, South East
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover, South East
The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford, South East
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury, South East
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
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A consistently high-achieving boys' grammar where the Kent Test is the gateway. Families confident in their son's readiness for selective assessment will find results that speak for themselves.
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The Harvey Grammar School 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.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.