Invicta Grammar School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Invicta Grammar School is a secondary school in Maidstone for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 12 secondary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 23 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 April 2024

This is an exceptional school where pupils flourish. Staff are highly ambitious for pupils' learning. All pupils benefit from a rigorous curriculum that is expertly taught. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite, courteous and focus diligently during lessons. Pupils frequently work collaboratively, reflecting their understanding of how they should support each other's learning. Equally, their resilience and ability to work independently are carefully fostered by teachers to ensure pupils are ready for the next stage of their education. All pupils benefit from extensive opportunities beyond the academic curriculum. The 'Personal Opportunity Programme' significantly enriches pupils' experience of school. The vast range of clubs, activities and societies ensure interests are nurtured across sporting, artistic, political, charitable and academic themes. Music is a particular strength of the school. Pupils love to practise and perform in the numerous choirs and in a rich array of ensembles. Pupils are rightly proud to attend this school. They feel safe, knowing that staff listen to them and support their pastoral needs. Pupils, along with students in the sixth form, are comprehensively prepared for their futures and life in modern Britain. They value the exciting 'Power Days', where they learn about different cultures, social issues and global issues or develop understanding about their next steps. The school works with many visitors, companies and organisations to ensure pupils are thoroughly informed about future study and career opportunities.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

250 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score70.8

70.8, 24.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths92.8%

92.8%, 47.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths98.8%

98.8%, 34 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc95.2%

95.2%, 54.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.83

6.83, 2.74 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

184 students

Average point score per A level entry43.33

43.33, 8.33 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,670 pupils on roll, with places for 1,319

Eligible for free school meals7.1%

7.1%, 19.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.9%

19.9%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.7%

1.7%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.1%

0.1%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Invicta Grammar School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Valley Park School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 37.6
School of Science and Technology Maidstone0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 48.0
MEPA ACADEMY0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Maidstone Grammar School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 68.4
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 66.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Van Beales (Executive Headteacher)
Address
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DS
Local authority
Kent
URN
136582

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.