The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 70.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
70.8
27.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
51.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 245 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,645
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Van Beales (Executive Headteacher) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmValley Park School
Secondary · Very close
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Primary · Very close
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Secondary · 602m away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 1.1km away
Maidstone Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
South Borough Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Paul's Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
North Borough Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Invicta Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Invicta Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Invicta Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Invicta Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Invicta Grammar School?
Invicta Grammar School currently has 1,645 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Invicta Grammar School take?
Invicta Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Invicta Grammar School?
Invicta Grammar School is in Maidstone, ME14 5DS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Invicta Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Invicta Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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