What did Ofsted judge Maidstone Grammar School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Maidstone Grammar School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Maidstone Grammar School?

Maidstone Grammar School has 1,443 pupils on roll.

What ages does Maidstone Grammar School take?

Maidstone Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Maidstone Grammar School located?

Maidstone Grammar School is located in Maidstone, ME15 7BT, Kent.

How do I apply to Maidstone Grammar School?

Maidstone Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Maidstone Grammar School?

When Maidstone Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — All Qualifying children who are looked after and previously looked after children (see definition); 2. Qualifying children in listed parishes with pass mark 360+ — Qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, achieving a pass mark of 360 or more in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school; 3. Other qualifying children in listed parishes — Other qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 205 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children have an otherwise equal priority under the oversubscription criteria, random selection will be used to establish which is ranked ahead of the other.

What is the largest ethnic background at Maidstone Grammar School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.6% of pupils at Maidstone Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Maidstone Grammar School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — All Qualifying children who are looked after and previously looked after children (see definition).
2Qualifying children in listed parishes with pass mark 360+ — Qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, achieving a pass mark of 360 or more in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school.
3Other qualifying children in listed parishes — Other qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school.
4Other qualifying children — Other qualifying children, in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school.

If two applications tie: Where two or more children have an otherwise equal priority under the oversubscription criteria, random selection will be used to establish which is ranked ahead of the other.

Before applying oversubscription criteria, children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first (not numbered as a criterion). PAN may be reduced accordingly. Listed parishes are specified in the document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Maidstone Grammar School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Maidstone Grammar School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Maidstone Grammar School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Maidstone Grammar School?: Maidstone Grammar School has 1,443 pupils on roll.
What ages does Maidstone Grammar School take?: Maidstone Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Maidstone Grammar School located?: Maidstone Grammar School is located in Maidstone, ME15 7BT, Kent.
How do I apply to Maidstone Grammar School?: Maidstone Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Maidstone Grammar School?: When Maidstone Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — All Qualifying children who are looked after and previously looked after children (see definition); 2. Qualifying children in listed parishes with pass mark 360+ — Qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, achieving a pass mark of 360 or more in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school; 3. Other qualifying children in listed parishes — Other qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 205 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children have an otherwise equal priority under the oversubscription criteria, random selection will be used to establish which is ranked ahead of the other.
What is the largest ethnic background at Maidstone Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.6% of pupils at Maidstone Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Maidstone Grammar School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — All Qualifying children who are looked after and previously looked after children (see definition).
2Qualifying children in listed parishes with pass mark 360+ — Qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, achieving a pass mark of 360 or more in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school.
3Other qualifying children in listed parishes — Other qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school.
4Other qualifying children — Other qualifying children, in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school.

Maidstone Grammar School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Maidstone Grammar School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Maidstone Grammar School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Maidstone Grammar School?: Maidstone Grammar School has 1,443 pupils on roll.
What ages does Maidstone Grammar School take?: Maidstone Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Maidstone Grammar School located?: Maidstone Grammar School is located in Maidstone, ME15 7BT, Kent.
How do I apply to Maidstone Grammar School?: Maidstone Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Maidstone Grammar School?: When Maidstone Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — All Qualifying children who are looked after and previously looked after children (see definition); 2. Qualifying children in listed parishes with pass mark 360+ — Qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, achieving a pass mark of 360 or more in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school; 3. Other qualifying children in listed parishes — Other qualifying children resident in one of the listed parishes, in the order of (a) children in receipt of targeted Free School Meals at the time of application (b) siblings (c) children of staff and (d) those living the shortest distance from the school, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 205 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children have an otherwise equal priority under the oversubscription criteria, random selection will be used to establish which is ranked ahead of the other.
What is the largest ethnic background at Maidstone Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.6% of pupils at Maidstone Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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