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Highsted Grammar School

Sittingbourne, ME10 4PT

Girls

Ofsted: Good

A girls' grammar school known for its caring ethos and strong academic achievement.

Key Information

School Type

Girls

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~150

DfE Number

886/5432

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspected: 2017

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

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Exam Board: GL Assessment

GL Assessment is the most widely used 11+ test provider in England. Tests are multiple-choice format and assess English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. GL tests follow a structured, predictable format which can make preparation more straightforward. Since CEM stopped offering paper-based 11+ tests in 2023, GL has become the dominant exam board.

English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Kent

Registration Opens
Early June (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Early July (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Exact dates typically released in Spring. Check kent.gov.uk for updates.

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Location

Sittingbourne

ME10 4PT

Kent

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Local Authority

Kent County Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Highsted Grammar School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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