Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0SFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Maidstone for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 12 secondary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 9 May 2023

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 7 March 2023

The ambition for pupils at Maidstone Girls Grammar School (MGGS) is limitless. Pupils, from Years 7 to 13, aspire to be the very best they can be. They value the dedicated support from staff as they determinedly pursue different career ambitions. Pupils are eager to explain how the school's extensive and well-considered curriculum is helping them pursue their dreams, whether this is to be a doctor, actor, author, scientist or something else. Pupils share the high expectations their teachers have for academic success. Pupils strive to achieve these, knowing that their personal development and well-being are also at the heart of everything staff do. The importance of debate is continually promoted, ensuring that everyone has a voice. Pupils are encouraged to challenge their own and others' beliefs. Events such as the recent 'Unity in Diversity' House Arts Week inspire pupils to be proud of who they are and what they want to achieve. Time is taken to develop pupils' resilience and confidence. Teachers do this daily by carefully identifying what support pupils need to achieve highly. Pastoral care is always available. Pupils know they can report any concerns they have, including any potential bullying. They are confident that staff will also listen and provide the right help whenever this is needed.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

171 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score66.4

66.4, 20.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths87.7%

87.7%, 42.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.4%

99.4%, 34.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc93.6%

93.6%, 53.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.32

6.32, 2.23 above the England average of 4.09.

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

184 students

Average point score per A level entry36.48

36.48, 1.48 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,254 pupils on roll, with places for 1,240

Eligible for free school meals10%

10%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.6%

13.6%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.8%

14.8%, the same as the England average.

Education, health and care plan0.2%

0.2%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Maplesden Noakes School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.6
MEPA ACADEMY0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Simon Stock Catholic School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 46.6
St Augustine Academy0.9 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 35.1
Oakwood Park Grammar School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 68.9

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Deborah Stanley
Address
Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0SF
Local authority
Kent
URN
118836

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.