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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Faversham, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1101 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,101

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Queen Elizabeth's 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1101 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Abbey Place, Faversham, ME13 7BQ
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
7.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136570

Other Secondary Schools in Faversham

If Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Faversham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School oversubscribed?

Yes — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School currently has 1101 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?

Queen Elizabeth's 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School cover?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school in Faversham, 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.