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Gad's Hill School
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Academic Progress: Teaching enables pupils to make good progress, especially evident in the junior school and GCSE results.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Principles and values are promoted for responsible and law-abiding pupil development.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Curriculum is modified for SEND students with additional specialist support provided.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective teaching confirmed by assessment framework supports pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Welfare arrangements safeguard pupils, promoting good behaviour and preventing bullying.
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Gad's Hill School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 386 students from age 3-16 yr.
Tuition fee 拢3,071 to 拢5,720 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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A quality education is one of the most priceless gifts you can give your child.
Gad's Hill School provides this.
Our school is a fantastically joyful, alive, and forward-thinking community.
We offer an independent day school for boys and girls ages 3 through 16 in the small, semi-rural village of Higham on the North Kent coast, halfway between Rochester and Gravesend.
The school boasts a great environment for the development and growth of our students, located in the grounds of the historic Georgian home of famed author Charles Dickens, overlooking the countryside and only 22 minutes by train from London.
Gad's Hill School is a beautiful location to receive an education because it celebrates childhood every day and has high academic standards, excellent pastoral care, and exceptional drama, music, and sports facilities and programmes.
Academically, Gad's is known for consistently producing exceptional GCSE results. Early in 2011, the BBC, The Times, and the Government's School League Tables rated Gad's as the top independent school in the nation. When state schools are included, the school ranks seventh overall.
We think that our tiny size plays a significant role in our success.
We uphold traditional values, respect for oneself, and a deep feeling of friendship, family, and community.
Gad's Hill School is a kind, considerate, and orderly setting that will motivate your child to put up their best effort.
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Gad's Hill School provides this.
Our school is a fantastically joyful, alive, and forward-thinking community.
We offer an independent day school for boys and girls ages 3 through 16 in the small, semi-rural village of Higham on the North Kent coast, halfway between Rochester and Gravesend.
The school boasts a great environment for the development and growth of our students, located in the grounds of the historic Georgian home of famed author Charles Dickens, overlooking the countryside and only 22 minutes by train from London.
Gad's Hill School is a beautiful location to receive an education because it celebrates childhood every day and has high academic standards, excellent pastoral care, and exceptional drama, music, and sports facilities and programmes.
Academically, Gad's is known for consistently producing exceptional GCSE results. Early in 2011, the BBC, The Times, and the Government's School League Tables rated Gad's as the top independent school in the nation. When state schools are included, the school ranks seventh overall.
We think that our tiny size plays a significant role in our success.
We uphold traditional values, respect for oneself, and a deep feeling of friendship, family, and community.
Gad's Hill School is a kind, considerate, and orderly setting that will motivate your child to put up their best effort.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 11 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 20 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 8 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 3 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 13 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 12 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 9 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 1 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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