Highsted Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Highsted Grammar School

Grammar SchoolKent, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

In-house

Places (Year 7)

150

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.1:1

Healthy

About Highsted Grammar School

Highsted Grammar School is an all-girls school in Sittingbourne where pupils flourish within a distinctive "cognitive and compassion" curriculum that balances academic challenge with genuine pastoral care. Teachers bring exceptionally strong subject knowledge to their classrooms, with particular strengths in languages and sciences, and the school prepares students thoughtfully for their futures through comprehensive careers guidance and university preparation. Beyond the classroom, girls enjoy an impressive array of enrichment opportunities, from exchange visits to Bavaria to music competitions and house drama, alongside meaningful wellbeing initiatives including peer mentoring and inspirational speakers showcasing female role models. The sixth form is well-regarded, with most students progressing to universities of their choice.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

832

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 17/01/2023

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

61.1

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

82.4%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
832 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1Healthy
Consortium
Kent

Test Format

Computer-based test (verbal, numerical, non-verbal reasoning) plus English paper (reading and writing)

Admissions

Published Admission Number
150 places
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Kent area with distance-based tie-breaker
Free School Meals
Priority places for Pupil Premium eligible children (FSM in last 6 years)

Student Demographics

12.4%

Free School Meals

8.2%

English as Additional Language

0.48%

EHCP

4.33%

SEN Support

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