The Harvey Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cheriton Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5JY |
| Phone | 01303252131 |
| Reference Number | 138480 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1027 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 175 | Unknown | 175 |
| 8 | 169 | Unknown | 169 |
| 9 | 151 | Unknown | 151 |
| 10 | 146 | Unknown | 146 |
| 11 | 139 | Unknown | 139 |
| 12 | 107 | Unknown | 107 |
| 13 | 140 | Unknown | 140 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-02-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-13 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Harvey Grammar School | ||
| 2011-09-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-05-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-09-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-05-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 62.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.24 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN |
0.31 miles |
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Sandgate Primary School
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0.5 miles |
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Folkestone Primary
Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP |
0.64 miles |
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BY |
0.65 miles |
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG |
0.69 miles |
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Brockman Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DJ |
0.83 miles |
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Harcourt Primary School
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE |
0.88 miles |
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Mundella Primary School
Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX |
0.98 miles |
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Cheriton Primary School
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP |
1.12 miles |
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1SE |
1.19 miles |
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Castle Hill Community Primary School
Sidney Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6HG |
1.26 miles |
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Durlocks, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AL |
1.36 miles |
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ |
1.4 miles |
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH |
1.63 miles |
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Martello Primary
Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT |
1.71 miles |
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The Churchill School
Haven Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7RH |
1.85 miles |
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL |
1.87 miles |
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Hawkinge Primary School
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN |
2.05 miles |
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Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB |
2.82 miles |
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Saltwood CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS |
3.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NB |
0.46 miles |
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Turner Free School
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0.47 miles |
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0.48 miles |
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0.48 miles |
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Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP |
0.64 miles |
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The Folkestone School for Girls
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0.7 miles |
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The Beacon Folkestone
Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DN |
0.75 miles |
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL |
3.98 miles |