Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a co-educational selective school for ages 11 to 18 in the centre of Faversham. Its history is a serious part of the school's identity: the headteacher's welcome says grammar-school education in Faversham dates back to 1527. The modern school describes itself as forward thinking, supportive and friendly, with more than 1,000 pupils and a focus on respect, co-operation and interpersonal qualities alongside academic success.
The curriculum is planned as a seven-year journey because most pupils stay into the sixth form. Key Stage 3 is accelerated across Years 7 and 8, with students studying English, mathematics, science, design and technology, computing, humanities, drama, art, music, RE, PE, French, German or Spanish, and PSHE and citizenship. GCSE keeps English, mathematics, separate sciences, a modern foreign language and RE at the core, with options including creative and technical subjects. The A-level offer is broad, including sciences, humanities, languages, creative subjects, economics, politics, psychology and sociology.
QEGS gives a clear view of life beyond the timetable. The school publishes clubs and sports-club lists, homework support, Duke of Edinburgh opportunities and subject enrichment. The PE pages mention a sports hall, gymnasium, multi-use games area and extensive outdoor playing fields, while history and art pages show debating, trips, textiles, exhibitions and gallery visits feeding into the curriculum.
Year 7 admission is through the Kent Test, with 180 places. Applicants must be assessed suitable for grammar-school education through Kent County Council's 11+ procedure, or through the school's internal assessment for in-year applicants where relevant, before oversubscription criteria are applied. Official benchmarks record Ofsted Good, +0.15 Progress 8, 95.3% grade 5+ in English and maths, and 16% AAB or better at A level.
