Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Buckland Road, ME16 0SF |
| School Website | www.mggs.org/ |
| Telephone | 1622752103 |
| URN | 118836 |
School Census
| Total | 1197 |
| Girls/Boys | 1133/64 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 94.7%/5.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 87 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2023 | Outstanding |
| 19/05/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/05/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 85.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 96.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 93.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.37 |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 87% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 95% |
| Entering EBacc | 93% |
| EBacc average point score | 6 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 92% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.61 |
| Progress 8 | 0.47 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 719 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 240 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 724 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 244 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 599 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 218 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 133 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.87% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 887 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 282 |
| As third preference | 160 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 636 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 214 |
| As third preference | 127 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 658 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 220 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 650 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 232 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 538 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 103 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 640 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 219 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 659 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 233 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 548 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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