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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.9 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,274
Capacity
1,240
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 5% nationally, this school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The high EBacc entry rate of 94% reflects a strong commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided, as the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 97% of schools.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 66.4 | Top 5% 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 2% 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%. | 88% | 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%. | 94% | 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%. | 84% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.8%
Black African8.3%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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51.27975, 0.51198 · ME16 0SF
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Frequently asked questions
What is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls a good school?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls scores 96.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls in GCSEs?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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