Is Invicta Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — Invicta Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Invicta Grammar School have?

Invicta Grammar School has 1,645 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Invicta Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Invicta Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).

How does Invicta Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Invicta Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 in 2025/26.

Is Invicta Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Invicta Grammar School is part of VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Invicta Grammar School?

Invicta Grammar School is located at Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS.

Invicta Grammar School

Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS

Outstanding

Inspected 16 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

70.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,645

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Invicta Grammar School

Invicta Grammar School is an academy converter in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,645 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 (2025/26). 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,645 / 1,319 (125%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

7.1%

Free school meals

19.9%

EAL

SEN support

1.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

70.8

Attainment 8

242 pupils

92.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

98.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

174 students

25.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

78%

To higher education

41%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

96%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

7.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

93.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

7.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

£47,072

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,489 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

7.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,209

Spend per pupil

£7,017

Income per pupil

64%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
Phone: 01622755856
Headteacher: Van Beales (Executive Headteacher)
Website: http://www.invicta.viat.org.uk

Academy Trust

VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Invicta Grammar School?: Invicta Grammar School is an academy converter in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Invicta Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — Invicta Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Invicta Grammar School have?: Invicta Grammar School has 1,645 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Invicta Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Invicta Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).
How does Invicta Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Invicta Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 in 2025/26.
Is Invicta Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Invicta Grammar School is part of VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Invicta Grammar School?: Invicta Grammar School is located at Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS.