Gravesend Grammar School Catchment Area
Gravesend Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Gravesend, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1493 pupils, and a capacity of 1032 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,493
Pupils
1,032
Capacity
145%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Gravesend Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Gravesend Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Gravesend Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Walk, Gravesend, DA12 2PR
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 9.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137099
Other Secondary Schools in Gravesend
If Gravesend Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gravesend are the next closest alternatives.
Northfleet School for Girls Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA11 8AQ
Thamesview School Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA12 4LF
Northfleet Technology College Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA11 8BG
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA12 2JW
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA11 0JE
Meopham School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DA13 0AH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gravesend Grammar School
Is Gravesend Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gravesend Grammar School currently has 1493 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1032 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gravesend Grammar School? ▾
Gravesend Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Gravesend Grammar School cover? ▾
Gravesend Grammar School is a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gravesend Grammar School? ▾
Gravesend Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.