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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students flourish and succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, polite and welcoming; behaviour is well managed.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers’ subject knowledge is exceptionally strong.
Current Educational Practices: Regular training sessions focus on collaboration and development.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff do not feel fully supported regarding workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular surveys, school events, and parents’ evenings are held.
Communication: Weekly bulletins keep parents informed, though some feel uninformed.
Parent Satisfaction: Feedback from parents is not all positive. Many do not feel engaged.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work hard to address issues quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong focus on maintaining high standards despite various challenges.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Rare instances of bullying are resolved quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school actively promotes positive mental health and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive programme of subject clubs, sports, music and more.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are supported in balancing commitments.
Outdoor Facilities: Offers trips to museums, theatres, and art galleries.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance helps pupils make appropriate choices about next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many pupils stay on into the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are accurately identified and supported.
Subjects Offered: Offers a broad range of subjects with a strong emphasis on languages and triple science.
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Highsted Grammar School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.

It has 837 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-18
Gender Girls Co-Ed Boys
Student teacher ratio 17.2 15.1 18.4
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 64% 48% 92%
Grade 5 or above A Level 14.70% - 18.40%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.25 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 57.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 27.56% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 90% 39.45% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 97% 22.68% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 38% 11.21% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 61% 15.49% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 5.39 2.56 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 92.84% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 123 136 144
Pupils staying in education 97% 87.37% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 7% 23.94% 32.73%
School sixth forms 90% 48.66% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.42% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 14.49% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.16% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.38% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.12 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 64.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 80% 30.86% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 97% 41.56% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 99% 24.39% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 58% 14.21% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 81% 17.9% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 6.23 2.78 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 93.79% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 124 132 141
Pupils staying in education 97% 90.53% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 5% 25.23% 34.03%
School sixth forms 91% 49.41% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 1% 0.32% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 15.64% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.42% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.76% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 62.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 17 30.06% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 97% 1 42.83% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 98% 28.79% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 31 13.95% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 58% 26 19.27% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 5.92 2.86 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 90.87% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 118 123 135
Pupils staying in education 95% 85.71% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 4% 24.06% 33.25%
School sixth forms 91% 48.32% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.21% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 13.22% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.6% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.64% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.5 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 66.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 89% 2 29.06% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 98% 1 41.45% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 97% 26.38% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 72% 3 13.75% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 84% 5 18.54% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 6.51 2.81 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 90.17% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 142 124 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 76.36% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 6% 21.34% 28.31%
School sixth forms 92% 50.18% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.06% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 11.51% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.83% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.64% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.31 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 63.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 87% 28.56% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 40.73% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 96% 26.37% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 75% 16.77% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 79% 18.05% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 85.02% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 126 124 145
Pupils staying in education - 47.31% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 3% 21.95% 30.58%
School sixth forms 94% 49.32% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0.09% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 7.48% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.15% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.98% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 35.16 27.11 30.01
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.72 25.17 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 14.70% 9.02% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 84 141 201
Students staying in education 86% 55.45% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 5.31% 6.08%
Students entering employment 6% 26.06% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 9.04% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 42.95 29.7 33.41
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 45.7 27.3 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) A- - -
AAB or higher 26.3% 12.32% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 93 161 248
Students staying in education 74% 56.64% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 4.49% 5%
Students entering employment 16% 21.66% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 11.73% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.96 1 25.81 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.92 23.49 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 15.1% 9.72% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 108 139 232
Students staying in education 68% 51.8% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 6.29% 7.77%
Students entering employment 21% 26.13% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 8.98% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 35.59 2 27.09 29.03
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.75 1 25.72 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 18.8% 10.62% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 22.23% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.73% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 19.6% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 4.4% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.64 24.89 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.03 24.28 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 9.5% 9.87% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 12 27.54% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.2% 6.37%
Students entering employment 12% 25.49% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.42% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highsted Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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