Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a foundation school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,274 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.7 (2025/26). 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Girls

Pupils / Capacity

1,274 / 1,240 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 March 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF

Phone

01622752103

Head Teacher

Deborah Stanley

Website

http://www.mggs.org/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a foundation school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Maidstone Grammar School for Girls have?

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has 1,274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Maidstone Grammar School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is located at Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF.