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Maidstone Grammar School is a selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Kent). It has about 1,420 boys aged between 11 and 18. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Sixth form, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Admissions and Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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