Invicta Grammar School
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
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
184 students
Average A level grade B+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,670 pupils on roll, with places for 1,319
Schools near Invicta Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 37.6 |
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 48.0 |
| MEPA ACADEMY | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Maidstone Grammar School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 68.4 |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 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)
- Phone
- 01622755856
- 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.