Is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend a girls school?

Yes — Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is a girls school.

How many pupils does Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend have?

Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend has 1,430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend's Ofsted rating?

Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.2 in 2025/26.

Is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is part of MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GRAVESEND.

Where is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend?

Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is located at Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE.

Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE

Outstanding

Inspected 30 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

62.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,430

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is an academy converter in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,430 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GRAVESEND. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.2 (2025/26). 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,430 / 1,207 (118%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.1%

Free school meals

23%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

3.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

62.2

Attainment 8

205 pupils

83.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

98.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

140 students

3.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

76%

To higher education

28%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

13.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

88.92

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

16.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

5.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£48,101

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,103 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,673

Spend per pupil

£6,668

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE
Phone: 01474352896
Headteacher: Elaine Wilson
Website: http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GRAVESEND →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend?: Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is an academy converter in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend a girls school?: Yes — Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is a girls school.
How many pupils does Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend have?: Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend has 1,430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend's Ofsted rating?: Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).
How does Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.2 in 2025/26.
Is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend part of an academy trust?: Yes — Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is part of MAYFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL, GRAVESEND.
Where is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend?: Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is located at Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0JE.