The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a boys-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
68.9
25.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
51.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
94%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,088
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.2%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- OAKWOOD PARK GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Craig (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwood Park Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
St Augustine Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Secondary · 375m away
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
Primary · 473m away
West Borough Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 708m away
Bower Grove School
Special school · 771m away
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Primary · 888m away
Questions parents ask
Is Oakwood Park Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Oakwood Park 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 Oakwood Park Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Oakwood Park Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakwood Park Grammar School?
Oakwood Park Grammar School currently has 1,088 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakwood Park Grammar School take?
Oakwood Park Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oakwood Park Grammar School?
Oakwood Park Grammar School is in Maidstone, ME16 8AH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakwood Park Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oakwood Park Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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