Open Events 2026

OPEN MORNINGS & TOURS

DATES THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

9.40AM - 10.30AM

We are delighted to offer parents and carers of Year 6 pupils the opportunity to visit the Academy, take a tour and experience our school community in action.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to:

• Tour the Academy and see a variety of lessons taking place.

• Experience our learning environment and see our pupils and staff in action.

• Take part in a Q&A session with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

When booking, please select your preferred date and time and reserve one ticket for each person attending (maximum of 3 people per booking).

Please note: Parking is available via the Kingsmead entrance, located within the Park Farm Industrial Estate. 

To book your place please visit our booking page:

www.trybooking.com/uk/GXHS

Applying to Secondary School

Secondary school applications opens 1 September and close at midnight on the evening of 31st October.

For admissions into Year 7, parents and carers are required to complete an application form known as the “Common Application Form” (CAF) through Kent County Council.  This can be found by clicking here for the Kent County Council ‘Applying for a School’ web page which also provides other key information on secondary school admissions.  Forms should be submitted in accordance with the LA’s published deadlines for applications.

Please read our Admissions Policy on our Policies page for all information regarding selection criteria, over-subscription, our PAN and priority applications.