The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
66.4
22.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
88%
45.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
94%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 184 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Deborah Stanley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Maplesden Noakes School
Secondary · Very close
Serenity School Maidstone
Independent · 595m away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 772m away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 860m away
North Borough Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Paul's Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Palace Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls currently has 1,274 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maidstone Grammar School for Girls take?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is in Maidstone, ME16 0SF, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maidstone Grammar School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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