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Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.6 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,415
Capacity
1,393
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts a strong academic performance, with an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally and 99% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school based on 253 responses. However, it is essential to consider that while the school excels in many areas, specific information on progress measures is limited.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.4 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 92% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 98% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 87% | Top 1% UK |
Parent View (253 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
93%
School has high expectations
93%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.9%
White Other7.6%
Asian Other4.7%
Black African4.6%
Mixed Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Indian2.9%
Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.26537, 0.53106 · ME15 7BT
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Maidstone Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Maidstone Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2019.
Is Maidstone Grammar School a good school?
Maidstone Grammar School scores 90.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Maidstone Grammar School?
Based on 253 Ofsted Parent View responses, Maidstone Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Maidstone Grammar School in GCSEs?
Maidstone Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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