The Maplesden Noakes School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Buckland Road, ME16 0TJ |
| School Website | www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1622759036 |
| URN | 137833 |
School Census
| Total | 1359 |
| Girls/Boys | 684/675 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.3%/49.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 213 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2024 | Good |
| 25/09/2013 | Good |
| 28/06/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/06/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 6.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.01 |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 39% |
| Entering EBacc | 6% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.65 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1024 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 260 |
| As third preference | 306 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1004 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 269 |
| As third preference | 304 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 934 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 233 |
| As third preference | 299 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1121 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 251 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 32 |
| first preference v offers | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1084 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 357 |
| As third preference | 270 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1022 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 348 |
| As third preference | 255 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1024 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 358 |
| As third preference | 266 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.69% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 920 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 338 |
| As third preference | 241 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 50 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 781 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 264 |
| As third preference | 222 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 59 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 860 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 294 |
| As third preference | 248 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 737 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 234 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls
Address: Buckland Road, , ME16 0SF
Brunswick House Primary School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Leafy Lane, , ME16 0QQ
MEPA ACADEMY
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 27 & 29 EARL STREET, KENT, ME14 1PF