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Welcome to Highsted Grammar School

“Coming back to Highsted in the Sixth Form has given me independence as well as the support I need to achieve. I particularly enjoy the balance between working hard and spending time with my friends”Emilia, Year 13Highsted Grammar School Sixth Form offers a highly successful provision to both boys and girls intent upon maximising their career opportunities in the rapidly changing world of employment. If you are seeking a challenging level three programme of study after GCSEs and have ambitions to go on to university or secure the highest quality training places, contact us.Our Sixth Form Information Evening took place at the school earlier this year, but if you are still undecided about your future Sixth Form provision and wish to take a virtual tour through our Sixth Form, please follow this link. Do you want to join one of the most successful post-16 providers in Kent? At Highsted we always strive for excellence, with our proven record of outstanding results and the highest standard of teaching. Want to be joined by like-minded students who really want to learn and will be supported by teachers who will strive to make you competitive in the world of higher education or work? We would love for you to join what we believe is an outstanding Sixth Form.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Girls

No. of Students

832 Total

No. of Boys

11 (1.3%)

No. of Girls

821 (98.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

43.9%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

8.8%

A*/A grades

24.3%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

98%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:11%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:86%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

74%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:95%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:16%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:3%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Aug 28


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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At Highsted we take extra-curricular activities seriously. You can GET INVOLVED by

Paticipating three week work experience placement in Brussels
Completing the sports Leader's Award
Enrolling in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Being elected to the school Council
Completing for the Crest Engineering Award

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls