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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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