The Harvey Grammar School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Harvey Grammar School is a secondary school in Folkestone for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 4 secondary schools in Folkestone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 March 2016, report published 25 April 2016

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

145 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score61.8

61.8, 15.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths85.5%

85.5%, 40.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths97.2%

97.2%, 32.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57.2%

57.2%, 16.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.69

5.69, 1.6 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

101 students

Average point score per A level entry33.20

33.20, 1.8 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,005 pupils on roll, with places for 980

Eligible for free school meals13.9%

13.9%, 12.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.8%

8.8%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.8%

4.8%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.5%

0.5%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Harvey Grammar School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)	0.5 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 9.9
Turner Free School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 37.6
Folkestone Academy	0.6 miles	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	Attainment 8: 33.7
The Folkestone School for Girls	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 57.9
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College	4 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 37.4

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE HARVEY ACADEMY
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Boys
Admissions: Selective
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr S Norman
Phone: 01303252131
Website: harveygs.kent.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JY
Local authority: Kent
URN: 138480

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.