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  • Cornwallis Academy
  • The Maplesden Noakes School
  • The Lenham School
  • Valley Park School
  • St Simon Stock Catholic School
  • Sutton Valence School
  • Oakwood Park Grammar School
  • Maidstone Grammar School
  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
  • Invicta Grammar School
  • New Line Learning Academy
  • St Augustine Academy
  • MEPA ACADEMY
  • OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
  • School of Science and Technology Maidstone
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Maidstone Area

Maidstone secondary schools offer extensive choice across Kent's county town, including 3 selective grammar schools for boys and girls. Invicta Grammar School, OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus, and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls are among the top-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 49 compared to England's 41. 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 86%. With 15 schools serving Maidstone, families across Bearsted, Allington, Penenden Heath, and the town centre have access to both highly competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.

Key Performance Metrics for Maidstone
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Maidstone48%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Maidstone49.0
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Maidstone26%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Maidstone4.4
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Maidstone92%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Maidstone
48%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Maidstone
49.0vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Maidstone
26%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Maidstone
4.4vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Maidstone
92%vsEngland
86%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9MAIDSTONE
#3,191England

Cornwallis Academy

Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4HX
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,321 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School230 offers / 638 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12MAIDSTONE
#3,512England

The Maplesden Noakes School

Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,411 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School239 offers / 957 applications
Subscription: 4.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7MAIDSTONE
#3,115England

The Lenham School

Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2LL
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
805 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School156 offers / 407 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10MAIDSTONE
#3,247England

Valley Park School

Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DT
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,651 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School235 offers / 920 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6MAIDSTONE
#2,102England

St Simon Stock Catholic School

Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,119 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School178 offers / 558 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#14MAIDSTONE
#3,859England

Sutton Valence School

North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3HL
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
895 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5MAIDSTONE
#615England

Oakwood Park Grammar School

Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 8AH
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,068 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School143 offers / 561 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4MAIDSTONE
#524England

Maidstone Grammar School

Barton Road, Maidstone, ME15 7BT
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,416 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School203 offers / 587 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3MAIDSTONE
#497England

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0SF
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,244 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School131 offers / 648 applications
Subscription: 5.0xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Maidstone

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Neighbourhoods in Maidstone

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASchool of Science and Technology MaidstoneStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
School of Science and Technology Maidstone

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Maidstone Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Maidstone Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#1Invicta Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#11St Augustine AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
St Simon Stock Catholic School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Invicta Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Augustine Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13New Line Learning AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
New Line Learning Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Lenham SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Lenham School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Cornwallis AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#2OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Cornwallis Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus

Independent • All-through • 7-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8MEPA ACADEMYIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
MEPA ACADEMY

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Oakwood Park Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12The Maplesden Noakes SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#10Valley Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Maplesden Noakes School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Valley Park School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Sutton Valence SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Sutton Valence School

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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