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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,197

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Attainment 8

66.4

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Kent

#143 of 3,216 nationally

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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a Foundation school secondary school in Maidstone, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a foundation school in Maidstone, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,274 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.4, placing the school #17 in Kent and #143 of 3,216 nationally. 87.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 46.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 29 A-level subjects. 57.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

66.4

Grade 5+ E&M

87.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)46.4%

Entering EBacc93.60%

EBacc APS6.32

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

66.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc93.40%

EBacc APS6.37

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc93%

EBacc APS6.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

69.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS6.61

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

69.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS6.69

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

68.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc96%

EBacc APS6.59

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

182

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.2%

Achieving A*–A22.4%

Achieving A*–B57.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.5%

A-level subjects offered29

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

163

Retention rate98.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

151

Retention rate93.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

152

Retention rate95.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 March 2023

Inspection Report

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19 May 2009

Inspection Report

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15 October 2007

Inspection Report

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31 January 2006

Inspection Report

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06 March 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-05-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-01-31

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(12 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,274 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,274	12	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,275	20	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,245	22	1.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,244	12	1.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,252	15	1.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,200	9	0.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,197	9	0.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,186	11	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,185	12	1.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,186	18	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,195	13	1.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,215	2	0.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,222	6	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,223	8	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,240	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,240	10	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,243	6	0.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,202	7	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,208	6	0.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,211	16	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,196	11	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,200	10	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,201	11	0.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,219	3	0.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,224	9	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,219	9	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 11 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree54%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree22%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree26%

disagree26%

strongly disagree4%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Dartford Grammar School

The Judd School

Tonbridge Grammar School

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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

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