Maidstone Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Barton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7BT |
| Phone | 01622752101 |
| Reference Number | 118835 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1416 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 93.86%
Girls: 6.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 217 | Unknown | 217 |
| 8 | 215 | Unknown | 215 |
| 9 | 198 | Unknown | 198 |
| 10 | 212 | Unknown | 212 |
| 11 | 216 | Unknown | 216 |
| 12 | 140 | 43 | 183 |
| 13 | 131 | 44 | 175 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.7% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-11-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-09-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-11-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 66.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL |
0.2 miles |
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Park Way Primary School
Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH |
0.36 miles |
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN |
0.64 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX |
0.7 miles |
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Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.89 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.89 miles |
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Greenfields Community Primary School
Oxford Road, Shepway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8DF |
1.04 miles |
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Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ |
1.08 miles |
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Leigh Academy Oaks
Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX |
1.1 miles |
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Tiger Primary School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
1.12 miles |
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Leigh Academy Molehill
Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND |
1.22 miles |
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Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QQ |
1.28 miles |
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North Borough Junior School
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP |
1.37 miles |
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St Paul's Infant School
Hillary Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BS |
1.4 miles |
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Madginford Primary School
Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LH |
1.49 miles |
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Loose Primary School
Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW |
1.5 miles |
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Senacre Wood Primary School
Graveney Road, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8QQ |
1.63 miles |
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Queen's Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB |
1.64 miles |
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Leigh Academy Bearsted
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
1.68 miles |
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West Borough Primary School
Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL |
1.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS |
0.68 miles |
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Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT |
0.69 miles |
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MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
0.77 miles |
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School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ |
0.82 miles |
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Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF |
1.09 miles |
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New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
1.12 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
1.29 miles |
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
1.38 miles |
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St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
1.42 miles |
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
1.44 miles |
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St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
1.57 miles |
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King's Reach Education
St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW |
1.62 miles |
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Snowfields Academy
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
1.68 miles |
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Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
1.84 miles |
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Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX |
2.44 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road, Maidstone, ME17 4HT |
2.55 miles |
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Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
3.7 miles |
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Sutton Valence School
North Street, Maidstone, ME17 3HL |
4.43 miles |
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The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH |
4.56 miles |