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  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
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  • Sutton Valence School
  • St Simon Stock Catholic School
  • Valley Park School
  • The Lenham School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Maidstone Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Maidstone. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Maidstone

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1MAIDSTONE
#266England

Invicta Grammar School

Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DS
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,625 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School244 offers / 662 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
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
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
#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
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
#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
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
#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
#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

Map of Secondary Schools in Maidstone

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Neighbourhoods in Maidstone

Barming is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASchool of Science and Technology MaidstoneStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
School of Science and Technology MaidstoneN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Barton is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Maidstone Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Maidstone Grammar School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bearsted is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Invicta Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#6St Simon Stock Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#11St Augustine AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Invicta Grammar School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Simon Stock Catholic School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
St Augustine Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Boughton Monchelsea is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13New Line Learning AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
New Line Learning Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Buckland is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Lenham is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Lenham SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Lenham School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Linton is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Cornwallis AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#2OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Cornwallis Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Maidstone is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8MEPA ACADEMYIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
MEPA ACADEMY#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Oakwood Park is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
Oakwood Park Grammar School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Penenden Heath is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Valley Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#12The Maplesden Noakes SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Valley Park School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Maplesden Noakes School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Sutton Valence is a popular residential pocket within the Maidstone area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Maidstone and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Sutton Valence SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Sutton Valence School#14
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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