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Highsted Grammar School
Highsted Road, Sittingbourne ME10 4PT
Highsted Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 840 girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attainment, Attendance and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Environment.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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