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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Borden Grammar School (64.4)
- Highsted Grammar School (63.6)
- Westlands School (63.1)
- The Sittingbourne School (59.9)
- Fulston Manor School (53.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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