There are 27 schools in Gravesend (excluding independent schools), including 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Gravesend has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Gravesend under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Gravesend
| Total Schools | 27 |
| Total Pupils | 15,886 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.26 |
| Median Free School Meals | 26% |
The median school in Gravesend has 26% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 70th highest figure in Kent. This represents about 4,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 4 of Gravesend's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Gravesend is 19.26 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 116th highest ratio in Kent, and the 476th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South East region of the UK.
Primaries
17
0% Outstanding • 88% Good
Secondaries
7
29% Outstanding • 71% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Gravesend's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 15 schools or 88% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and very high - about 24% and 24% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 18% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Gravesend's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | 3–11 yrs | 378 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Chantry Community Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Copperfield Academy | 3–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 496 | Church of England | ||||
| King's Farm Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 355 |
Good |
Very high |
Very low |
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| Riverview Infant School | 4–7 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Very high |
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| Riverview Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Rosherville Church of England Academy | 4–11 yrs | 140 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Saint George's Church of England School | 4–18 yrs | 1,410 |
Good |
Low |
Church of England | ||
| Shears Green Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Singlewell Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 390 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend | 3–11 yrs | 840 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Tymberwood Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
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| Westcourt Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Whitehill Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
Requires improvement |
High |
Good |
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| Wrotham Road Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Most of Gravesend's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 5 schools or 71% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and high - about 43% and 29% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Gravesend's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 1,032 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Good |
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| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | 11–18 yrs | 1,207 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
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| Northfleet School for Girls | 11–18 yrs | 1,145 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Northfleet Technology College | 11–18 yrs | 989 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Saint George's Church of England School | 4–18 yrs | 1,410 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Church of England | |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive | 11–18 yrs | 1,184 |
Good |
Very high |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | |
| Thamesview School | 11–18 yrs | 910 |
Good |
Very low |
Very low |
Most of Gravesend's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Attainment is high - 100% of sixth form schools fall under this category. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Gravesend's sixth form schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School | 4–18 yrs | 1,410 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Church of England |