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The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.7 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,421
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 81% nationally. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 42%, with only 6% attending top-third institutions. Parents may note the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 10%, which could indicate a limited focus on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 42% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 127 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.3%
White Other9.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.3%
Black African1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.28033, 0.50996 · ME16 0TJ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137833
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Maplesden Noakes School rated by Ofsted?
The Maplesden Noakes School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is The Maplesden Noakes School a good school?
The Maplesden Noakes School scores 27.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 The Maplesden Noakes School in GCSEs?
The Maplesden Noakes School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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