Gravesend academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 22 schools in Gravesend, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 192Gravesend Grammar SchoolGravesend · Academy Secondary65.3 Attainment 8 · 1,495 students
- 285Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendGravesend · Academy Secondary64.3 Attainment 8 · 1,398 students
- 375Istead Rise Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 475St John's Catholic Primary School, GravesendGravesend · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 869 students
- 572Shorne Church of England Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 662St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, NorthfleetGravesend · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 762St Botolph's Church of England Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 857Tymberwood AcademyGravesend · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 956Wrotham Road Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 1055Sedley's Church of England Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 1154Copperfield AcademyGravesend · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 1249Saint George's Church of England SchoolGravesend · Academy All-through41.3 Attainment 8 · 1,631 students
- 1347Culverstone Green Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 1446Meopham Community AcademyGravesend · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
- 1542The Riverview AcademyGravesend · Academy Primary– · 784 students
- 1641Rosherville Church of England AcademyGravesend · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 1739Meopham SchoolGravesend · Academy Secondary39.9 Attainment 8 · 905 students
- 1828Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 458 students
- 1927Whitehill Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 515 students
- 2024Shears Green Infant SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary– · 258 students
- 2117Westcourt Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
- 2211Chantry Community Primary SchoolGravesend · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravesend Grammar School Gravesend · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 92.3 Top 10% | 65.3 Attainment 8 | 1,495 |
| 2 | Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Gravesend · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.1 Top 25% | 64.3 Attainment 8 | 1,398 |
| 3 | Istead Rise Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 4 | St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 869 |
| 5 | Shorne Church of England Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 72.4 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Gravesend · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 7 | St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 8 | Tymberwood Academy Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.6 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 9 | Wrotham Road Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 10 | Sedley's Church of England Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.4 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 11 | Copperfield Academy Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 12 | Saint George's Church of England School Gravesend · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 48.8 Top 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,631 |
| 13 | Culverstone Green Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 14 | Meopham Community Academy Gravesend · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 459 |
| 15 | The Riverview Academy Gravesend · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.7 Lower 50% | – | 784 |
| 16 | Rosherville Church of England Academy Gravesend · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 17 | Meopham School Gravesend · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.5 Lower 50% | 39.9 Attainment 8 | 905 |
| 18 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.2 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 458 |
| 19 | Whitehill Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.8 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 515 |
| 20 | Shears Green Infant School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 24.1 Lower 50% | – | 258 |
| 21 | Westcourt Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.2 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
| 22 | Chantry Community Primary School Gravesend · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.7 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
Gravesend Grammar School in Gravesend leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Gravesend with a Success Index (England) of 92.3. Of the 22 schools shown, 22 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Gravesend page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Gravesend?
Gravesend Grammar School in Gravesend, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Gravesend with a Success Index (England) of 92.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,495).
How are academies & free schools in Gravesend ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.