Maidstone Grammar School

About Maidstone Grammar School

Maidstone Grammar School has provided generations of young people with an excellent education for over 475 years. We have a long-standing reputation for academic success and offer a broad and varied co-curricular and personal development programme.

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Key Facts

Founded 1549

Head/Principal Mr M Tomkins

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 253 responses • 17.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.5% positive 7.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.5% positive 4.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

84.2% positive 13.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

92.5% positive 6.3% negative

My child does well at this school

89.4% positive 6.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 253 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

83.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

66.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.50

Progress 8

Well above average

88.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

98.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

93.1% entered EBacc

67.1% achieved EBacc

216 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic experience so far"

We've had our child at MGS for a year now and we've been really impressed with the school. The facilities are excellent and the staff are all so friendly and supportive. Our child is thriving in their new environment and we're confident they'll get the best possible education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca T

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Mixed experience"

We've had a mixed experience with MGS. On the one hand, the school's values and ethos are really appealing and our child has benefited from the school's co-curricular programs. However, we've had some issues with communication and organisation, which has caused some frustration. Overall, it's been a decent experience, but we're hoping for improvement in the future.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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David W

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Well-rounded education"

Both my children attended MGS and I was really pleased with the well-rounded education they received. The school's emphasis on academic rigour, alongside co-curricular and personal development, helped them become confident and capable individuals. I'm grateful for the opportunities the school provided them.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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