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Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Kent·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·DA11 0JE
URN: 137834OutstandingOfsted published 9 Jun 2024
64.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.38
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.17, 0.59]
95.5%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
53.7%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
31.1
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 64.3 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 64.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 96%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.38
- Confidence interval:
- [0.17, 0.59]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
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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 key dates
Registration opens
1 Jun 2026
Registration deadline
3 Jul 2026
Exam date
12 Sept 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
Mayfield procedure Year 7 entry test
Exam provider
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Entry requirements
Mayfield says girls can be considered for Year 7 either through the Kent PESE procedure or through the school's optional additional Mayfield procedure. All applicants must complete their home local-authority Secondary Common Application Form, and the school states that no Supplementary Information Form is required unless the applicant is a Kent resident currently in receipt of Free School Meals.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For the optional Mayfield procedure for September 2027 entry, the school states that registration opens at 9.00am on Monday 1 June 2026 and closes at 4.00pm on Wednesday 3 July 2026, with evidenced late registrations accepted only until 4.00pm on Monday 6 July 2026. Testing takes place at Mayfield on Saturday 12 September 2026. Requests for special arrangements must be supported by the child's current headteacher and received by 4.00pm on Monday 6 July 2026. The policy says results will be emailed to parents in line with the amended KCC PESE assessment process for 2026 for 2027 entry.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
97%
Pages checked
3
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 201 | 64.3 | — | 95.5% | 53.7% | 5.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 184 | 65.3 | +0.38 | 96.7% | 57.6% | 6.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 187 | 64.4 | +0.37 | 97.0% | 65.0% | 6.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 186 | 66.7 | +0.30 | 96.0% | 69.0% | 6.3 |
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 Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendThe Judd School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 78.4Progress 8 +0.85
Compare with Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendTonbridge Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.2Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendDartford Grammar School for Girls
Attainment 8 75.5Progress 8 +0.82
Compare with Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 73.4Progress 8 +0.77
Compare with Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendSchool information
| URN | 137834 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Elaine Wilson |
| Trust | MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GRAVESEND |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | DA11 0JE |
| Latest pupils | 201 |
| FSM eligible | 13.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE
http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/View local authority page1474352896| DfE number | 5467 |
| UKPRN | 10036417 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 13 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 9 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2024 |