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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
74%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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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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