Maidstone Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Barton Road, ME15 7BT |
| School Website | www.mgs.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1622752101 |
| URN | 118835 |
School Census
| Total | 1425 |
| Girls/Boys | 84/1341 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 5.9%/94.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 74 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/01/2019 | Good |
| 26/09/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 26 September 2013 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 13 February 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 16 March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 22 November 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 88.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 97.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 93.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.27 |
| Progress 8 | 0.5 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 84% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 97% |
| Entering EBacc | 77% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.01 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 89% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 97% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.16 |
| Progress 8 | 0.2 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 629 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 113 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 629 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 611 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 120 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.68% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 740 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 192 |
| As third preference | 120 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 584 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 564 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 524 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 489 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 111 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 591 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 109 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 525 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 514 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
South Borough Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stagshaw Close, , ME15 6TL
Park Way Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Park Way, , ME15 7AH