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The Maplesden Noakes School

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMr Richard Owen

corporate_fareTHE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL

location_onMaidstone, ME16 0TJ

language Visit Website phone 1622759036

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,359

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Attainment 8

39.6

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GCSE Rank

#63 in Kent

#2,599 of 3,216 nationally

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The Maplesden Noakes School is a Academy converter secondary school in Maidstone, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Maplesden Noakes School is an academy converter in Maidstone, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,421 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing the school #63 in Kent and #2,599 of 3,216 nationally. 28.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 22.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.33 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

28.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.3%

Entering EBacc10.30%

EBacc APS3.35

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6.30%

EBacc APS3.01

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.65

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.43

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.27

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.33

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.2%

Achieving A*–A5.7%

Achieving A*–B22.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.7%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.61

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate92.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 May 2024

Inspection Report

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14 November 2018

Inspection Report

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25 September 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-11-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-06-28

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

3.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(34 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 1,421 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.0%, 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)	1,421	43	3.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,417	48	3.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,404	39	2.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,411	58	4.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,415	74	5.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,357	67	4.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,359	40	2.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,359	41	3.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,276	37	2.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,287	55	4.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,295	82	6.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,244	37	3.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,241	11	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,238	48	3.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,206	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,206	31	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,213	37	3.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,178	40	3.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,180	40	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,183	35	3.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,169	28	2.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,175	30	2.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,173	24	2.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,139	15	1.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,151	19	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,163	21	1.8%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree52%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree15%

agree33%

disagree34%

strongly disagree12%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree25%

agree25%

disagree12%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable24%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree28%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree17%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree45%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree47%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree52%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree40%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree44%

agree51%

disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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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

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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