The Harvey Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Cheriton Road, CT19 5JY |
| School Website | www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1303252131 |
| URN | 138480 |
School Census
| Total | 1026 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/1026 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 104 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/03/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/03/2016 | Outstanding |
| 15/09/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/03/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 15/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 85.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 93.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 66.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.88 |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 87% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 94% |
| Entering EBacc | 63% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.67 |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 89% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 97% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.98 |
| Progress 8 | 0.51 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 356 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 314 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.85% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 451 |
| As first preference | 270 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 372 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 344 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 398 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 376 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 8% |
| no | 92% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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