The Maplesden Noakes School

About The Maplesden Noakes School

The Maplesden Noakes School is an academy converter in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,421 pupils on roll. It is part of THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36 (2025/26). 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,421 / 1,500 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 May 2024

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 0TJ

Phone

01622759036

Headteacher

Tom Newcombe

Website

http://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Maplesden Noakes School?

The Maplesden Noakes School is an academy converter in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Maplesden Noakes School have?

The Maplesden Noakes School has 1,421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Maplesden Noakes School's Ofsted rating?

The Maplesden Noakes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).

How does The Maplesden Noakes School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Maplesden Noakes School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36 in 2025/26.

Is The Maplesden Noakes School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Maplesden Noakes School is part of THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL.

Where is The Maplesden Noakes School?

The Maplesden Noakes School is located at Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ.