Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Papers and rounds

1. Paper 1

   English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning

   Kent Test

   Kent PESE assessment route using the Kent grammar-school tests.

2. Paper 2

   Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Maths, English, Writing task

   Mayfield procedure

   Optional computer-based verbal, numerical and non-verbal reasoning test plus a marked English writing paper.

What the test includes

Official admissions documents

Quick summary

• Overall effectiveness: Mayfield was judged Outstanding overall. Inspectors describe a highly ambitious culture where pupils are challenged academically and personally, behave maturely, take part in rich enrichment and benefit from leaders' investment in curriculum, buildings and staff development.
• Quality of education: The curriculum goes beyond national expectations, including the Mayfield Baccalaureate with subjects such as classical civilisation, economics and psychology. Reading is strongly promoted, and modern languages are a notable strength, including Mandarin through the Mandarin Excellence Programme.
• Behaviour and attitudes: Pupils are highly attentive in lessons and move around school sensibly. Attendance is high, absence is monitored closely and pupils show strong respect for others, with bullying not a major concern because pupils trust staff to act.
• Personal development: Pupils develop interests through the Learning Excellence and Aspire Programme, the Mayfield Challenge and activities such as camp craft, first aid and charity work. The Speak Out group and cultural days support inclusion and understanding of different heritages.
• Leadership and management: Leaders and trustees have managed growth and building work while maintaining a collaborative staff culture. Inspectors highlight professional development, staff well-being and school systems that help provide high-quality education for pupils with different needs.
• Sixth form provision: The sixth form offers academic and vocational courses, Wednesday enrichment, British Sign Language, public speaking and university support through the Wills and Walder lectures. It is Good because achievement is not as consistently strong as key stage 4 and some checking of understanding varies.