Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Catchment Area
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is a academy converter secondary school in Gravesend, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1430 pupils, and a capacity of 1207 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,430
Pupils
1,207
Capacity
118%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Catchment Area Information
Entry to Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 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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Find Kent catchment area documents →Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend — School Information
- Full address
- Pelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 13.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137834
Other Secondary Schools in Gravesend
If Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 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
Gravesend Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA12 2PR
Meopham School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DA13 0AH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend currently has 1430 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1207 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend? ▾
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 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 Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend cover? ▾
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 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 Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend? ▾
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.