Maidstone Grammar School

A good foundation school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Maidstone Grammar School.

Maidstone, ME157BT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.6%
Continue in education or training
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 January 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barton Road
Maidstone, ME157BT
Phone
1622752101
Website
mgs.kent.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118835
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Barton Road, Maidstone, ME15 7BT
Website
www.mgs.kent.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Capacity
1,318 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,416
Free School Meals
6.3% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
72.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
70%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
188 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
67.1 (+47.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.6 (+46.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
66.6 (+27.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
72.0 (+15.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.0 (4.5 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,416 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(33 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Olim Meminisse Juvabit"

Head Teacher's Message

For over 475 years, Maidstone Grammar School has provided generations of young people with an excellent education. We have a long-standing reputation for academic success, with not only outstanding results at GCSE and A Level, but also a consistent record of providing our students with the qualifications and skills required to go on to destinations that meet their interests. However, MGS is about more than just exam results. We offer a broad and varied co-curricular and personal development programme, which, when combined with our ethos, values, and belief in academic rigour, produces well-rounded students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Combined Cadet Force Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Art Drama Music Sport Extended Learning Week

Curriculum Highlights

Our Curriculum Inspire to Learn Our 1:1 Device Programme Subjects Learning to Learn Academic Enrichment Careers War Memorial Library

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