Highsted Grammar School

URN: 118802 • Sittingbourne ME10 4PT

Overview

Name
Highsted Grammar School
URN
118802
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Payne (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Highsted Road, Sittingbourne ME10 4PT

Summary

Highsted Grammar School is a girls' foundation secondary school located in Sittingbourne, Kent, with a capacity of 811 students. The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal development, offering a broad curriculum that includes strong performances in subjects such as Science, Geography, Drama, History, and English. Highsted places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and creativity, as evidenced by their impressive GCSE and A-level results, with 70% of A-level grades awarded at A*-B and one-third at A/A*.

The school is committed to the health and wellbeing of its students, providing resources and support to help manage stress and anxiety, particularly during examination periods. Highsted Grammar School also engages with the wider community through initiatives like guided tours for prospective Year 6 pupils and their families, ensuring a welcoming environment for new students.

In addition to academic pursuits, Highsted encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities and partnerships that enhance their learning experiences. The school fosters a supportive community where students are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

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Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
811
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2010-09-30
Last Ofsted
2009-02-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 811
2024-09-11 811
2023-09-11 811
2022-09-11 811
2021-09-11 811
2020-09-11 811

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