The Maplesden Noakes School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Buckland Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0TJ |
| Phone | 01622759036 |
| Reference Number | 137833 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1421 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.63%
Girls: 51.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 118 | 120 | 238 |
| 8 | 130 | 111 | 241 |
| 9 | 110 | 127 | 237 |
| 10 | 116 | 124 | 240 |
| 11 | 116 | 90 | 206 |
| 12 | 49 | 80 | 129 |
| 13 | 52 | 78 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.3% |
| White, Other | 9.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-06-10 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-05-01 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 10 June 2024 |
| 2018-11-14 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 12 December 2018 |
| 2013-09-25 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 17 October 2013 |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 15 August 2012 |
| Previously as The Maplesden Noakes School | |
| 2011-09-14 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 14 October 2011 |
| 2010-06-28 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 20 July 2010 |
| 2007-05-16 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 11 June 2007 |
| 2002-11-18 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 February 2003 |
| 2011-09-14 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 14 October 2011 |
| 2010-06-28 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 20 July 2010 |
| 2007-05-16 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 11 June 2007 |
| 2002-11-18 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 February 2003 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Brunswick House Primary School
Leafy Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0QQ |
0.16 miles |
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Palace Wood Primary School
Ash Grove, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0AB |
0.67 miles |
|
North Borough Junior School
North Borough Junior School, Peel Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BP |
0.69 miles |
|
St Paul's Infant School
Hillary Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2BS |
0.76 miles |
|
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Queen's Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB |
0.79 miles |
|
Allington Primary School
Hildenborough Crescent, London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PG |
0.8 miles |
|
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.83 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Douglas Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8ER |
0.83 miles |
|
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN |
1.08 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX |
1.09 miles |
|
West Borough Primary School
Greenway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8TL |
1.13 miles |
|
Sandling Primary School
Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG |
1.23 miles |
|
South Borough Primary School
Stagshaw Close, Postley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL |
1.37 miles |
|
Jubilee Primary School
Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PF |
1.45 miles |
|
Park Way Primary School
Park Way, Park Way Primary School, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7AH |
1.73 miles |
|
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Provender Way, Grove Green, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TZ |
1.85 miles |
|
Barming Primary School
Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY |
1.87 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Mount Pleasant, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BE |
2.06 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
2.16 miles |
|
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
0.1 miles |
|
Serenity School Maidstone
Springfield House, Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2LP |
0.39 miles |
|
MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
0.63 miles |
|
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
0.77 miles |
|
St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
0.84 miles |
|
Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
0.89 miles |
|
Invicta Grammar School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS |
1.23 miles |
|
Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
1.33 miles |
|
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT |
1.36 miles |
|
Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT |
1.38 miles |
|
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GQ |
1.6 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Snowfields
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA |
2.16 miles |
|
Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.35 miles |
|
Five Acre Wood School
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF |
2.35 miles |
|
New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL |
2.35 miles |
|
King's Reach Education
St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW |
2.99 miles |
|
The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH |
3.38 miles |
|
Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX |
3.44 miles |
|
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
Heath Road, Maidstone, ME17 4HT |
3.58 miles |
|
The Holmesdale School
Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS |
4.33 miles |