The Harvey Grammar School is a boys' secondary academy located in Folkestone, Kent. Established in 1674, it serves students aged 11 to 18 and currently has approximately 1,015 pupils enrolled, exceeding its capacity of 980. The school operates in an urban setting and primarily serves the community of Shepway, ensuring that bright boys from diverse backgrounds can access quality education. The school prides itself on its selective admissions policy, which includes entry via the Kent Test and the Shepway Test for Year 7. The school’s motto is centered around the commitment to develop well-rounded individuals, instilling values of hard work and community support.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)