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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Kent·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·ME13 7BQ
URN: 136570GoodOfsted published 27 Apr 2023
65.1
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.15
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.08, 0.37]
95.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
70.5%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
38.0
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 65.1 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 65.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 95%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.15
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.08, 0.37]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified exam details
Exam type
Kent Procedure for Entry to Secondary Education (Kent PESE / Kent Test)
Exam provider
Kent County Council
Entry requirements
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Faversham says Year 7 applicants must gain a selective place through the Kent Procedure for Entry to Secondary Education and must name the school on the Kent Secondary Common Application Form in order to be eligible for admission. The reviewed admissions policy sets a PAN of 180.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The live QEGS Faversham homepage currently advertises 'Open Mornings and Open Evening for Year 7 Entry September 2027' but the reviewed page text does not expose the specific event dates. The reviewed admissions page and linked policy confirm that Year 7 entry is through the Kent PESE and that open events for prospective Year 7 students are likely to take place in October, but the exact 2027-entry Kent Test registration, test and results dates were not stated on the reviewed school pages in visible text.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
73%
Pages checked
4
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 149 | 65.1 | — | 95.3% | 70.5% | 6.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 154 | 63.2 | +0.15 | 96.1% | 68.2% | 5.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 62.7 | +0.13 | 95.0% | 75.0% | 5.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 151 | 62.9 | -0.07 | 93.0% | 77.0% | 5.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
Dartford Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 79.9Progress 8 +1.11
Compare with Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolThe Judd School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 78.4Progress 8 +0.85
Compare with Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolTonbridge Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.2Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolDartford Grammar School for Girls
Attainment 8 75.5Progress 8 +0.82
Compare with Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 73.4Progress 8 +0.77
Compare with Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolSchool information
| URN | 136570 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Amelia McIlroy |
| Trust | QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST FAVERSHAM |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | ME13 7BQ |
| Latest pupils | 149 |
| FSM eligible | 7.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BQ
http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.ukView local authority page1795533132| DfE number | 5449 |
| UKPRN | 10033266 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 27 Apr 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 |