Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
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
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
184 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,254 pupils on roll, with places for 1,240
Schools near Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maplesden Noakes School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.6 |
| MEPA ACADEMY | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
| St Augustine Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.1 |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 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
- Phone
- 01622752103
- 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.