Highsted Grammar School
URN: 136305 • Sittingbourne ME10 4PT
Overview
- Name
- Highsted Grammar School
- URN
- 136305
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- HIGHSTED ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Kelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01795424223
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highsted Road, Sittingbourne ME10 4PT
Summary
Highsted Grammar School is a girls' secondary academy located in Sittingbourne, Kent, with a current enrolment of 832 students, slightly above its capacity of 830. The school prides itself on academic excellence, demonstrated by impressive A-level results, where 70% of grades were awarded at A*-B, and one-third achieved A*/A grades. Similarly, the recent GCSE results showcased strong performances, particularly in subjects like Science, Geography, Drama, History, and English.
The school is committed to the wellbeing of its students, recognising the importance of mental health alongside academic achievement. Highsted provides resources and support to help students manage stress and anxiety, ensuring a balanced approach to education.
Community engagement is also a key focus, with initiatives such as the High Flyers magazines aimed at inspiring younger pupils. Highsted Grammar School fosters a supportive environment that encourages both academic and personal growth, preparing students for future success. For more information, visit their website at http://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk.
The school is committed to the wellbeing of its students, recognising the importance of mental health alongside academic achievement. Highsted provides resources and support to help students manage stress and anxiety, ensuring a balanced approach to education.
Community engagement is also a key focus, with initiatives such as the High Flyers magazines aimed at inspiring younger pupils. Highsted Grammar School fosters a supportive environment that encourages both academic and personal growth, preparing students for future success. For more information, visit their website at http://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- the Highlights (download)
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- Health & Wellbeing Information Update: 2024-25 (download)
- Managing Examination Stress 2024-25 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Highsted Grammar School (70.2)
- Borden Grammar School (64.4)
- Westlands School (63.1)
- The Sittingbourne School (59.9)
- Fulston Manor School (53.3)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HIGHSTED ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 830
- Pupils
- 832
- Boys
- 11
- Girls
- 821
- FSM %
- 12.40
- Open date
- 2010-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 832 | 11 | 821 | 830 | 12.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 837 | 8 | 829 | 830 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 895 | 3 | 892 | 830 | 8.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 895 | 3 | 892 | 830 | 8.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 860 | 3 | 857 | 830 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 853 | 2 | 851 | 830 | 6.20 |
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