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Maidstone sixth form schools offer a strong mix of grammar and independent options, with 100% of providers rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Invicta Grammar School, Sutton Valence School, and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls are among the top-performing options, with 15% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 24% nationally. While results trail the national average, families across Maidstone, Bearsted, and Penenden Heath benefit from selective grammar schools and well-established independent providers with strong university preparation pathways. With 13 sixth form providers serving the area, students have access to diverse academic routes. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Maidstone Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Invicta Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #6 | St Simon Stock Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Five Acre Wood School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | The Lenham School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Cornwallis Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Oakwood Park Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Valley Park School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | The Maplesden Noakes School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Snowfields Academy | State | Not Applicable | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Sutton Valence School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
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