Is Highsted Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — Highsted Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Highsted Grammar School have?

Highsted Grammar School has 832 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Highsted Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Highsted Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does Highsted Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Highsted Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.9 in 2025/26.

Is Highsted Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highsted Grammar School is part of HIGHSTED ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Highsted Grammar School?

Highsted Grammar School is located at Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PT.

Highsted Grammar School

Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PT

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

61.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

832

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Highsted Grammar School

Highsted Grammar School is an academy converter in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 832 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of HIGHSTED ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.9 (2025/26). 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% 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: 832 / 830 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

11.9%

Free school meals

7.9%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

4.3%

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)

61.9

Attainment 8

143 pupils

83.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

93.7%

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)

B-

A-level average grade

73 students

9.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

83%

To higher education

34%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

16.1%

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.

48.6

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£50,578

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,437 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,466

Spend per pupil

£7,019

Income per pupil

61%

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: Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PT
Phone: 01795424223
Headteacher: Anne Kelly
Website: http://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

HIGHSTED ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highsted Grammar School?: Highsted Grammar School is an academy converter in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Highsted Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — Highsted Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Highsted Grammar School have?: Highsted Grammar School has 832 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Highsted Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Highsted Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does Highsted Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Highsted Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.9 in 2025/26.
Is Highsted Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Highsted Grammar School is part of HIGHSTED ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Highsted Grammar School?: Highsted Grammar School is located at Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PT.