The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,421
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Tom Newcombe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaidstone Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · Very close
Serenity School Maidstone
Independent · 624m away
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 768m away
MEPA ACADEMY
Independent · 1.0km away
Palace Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
North Borough Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Maplesden Noakes School a selective school?
No. The Maplesden Noakes School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Maplesden Noakes School's Ofsted rating?
The Maplesden Noakes School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Maplesden Noakes School?
The Maplesden Noakes School currently has 1,421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Maplesden Noakes School take?
The Maplesden Noakes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Maplesden Noakes School?
The Maplesden Noakes School is in Maidstone, ME16 0TJ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Maplesden Noakes School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Maplesden Noakes School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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