Maidstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Maidstone Grammar School is a foundation secondary school in Maidstone, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1415 pupils, and a capacity of 1393 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,415
Pupils
1,393
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Maidstone Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Maidstone Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Maidstone Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- Barton Road, Maidstone, ME15 7BT
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 7.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118835
Other Secondary Schools in Maidstone
If Maidstone Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Maidstone are the next closest alternatives.
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
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Cornwallis Academy Catchment Area
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New Line Learning Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME15 9QL
Valley Park School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME14 5DT
Invicta Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME14 5DS
Oakwood Park Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME16 8AH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Maidstone Grammar School
Is Maidstone Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Maidstone Grammar School currently has 1415 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1393 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Maidstone Grammar School? ▾
Maidstone Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Maidstone Grammar School cover? ▾
Maidstone Grammar School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Maidstone Grammar School? ▾
Maidstone Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.