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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 13

Highsted 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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School Type

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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 A-Levels

UK higher education

80%

School

70%

England

Higher Apprenticeships

0%

School

1%

England

Higher education or training

School:82%
England:73%

Top 3rd of higher education institutions

School:21%
England:23%

...of which Russell Group

School:18%
England:21%

...of which Oxford/Cambridge

School:1%
England:1%

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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!


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Enrichment Activities

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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