Pier View Academy
With just 37 pupils on roll, Pier View Academy is among the smallest independent schools in Gravesend, Kent, and that intimate scale defines its character. As a mixed, non-denominational school taking pupils from age 11, it offers a setting where children are unlikely to be lost in the crowd. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Debbie Pardey and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to a close-knit, fee-paying environment over a large institution will find much to consider here.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. The very small roll means teaching can be tailored closely to individual pupils, with high levels of staff attention a natural consequence of the school's size.
Head · Mrs Debbie Pardey
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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Browns School
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A genuinely small independent school for families who value personal attention and a familiar community over scale.
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Pier View Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.