Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
School summary
A selective state grammar for girls in Maidstone, this school carries an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education through to its sixth form. With 1,274 pupils against a capacity of 1,240, it is a large school operating slightly over its intended size, which speaks to the demand for places. Entry at 11 is by the Kent Test, and competition for the 210 places each year is keen.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 210 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
66.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
88%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 7 March 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks. The average Attainment 8 score of 66.4 outstrips the national figure of 46.9, and 88% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Ofsted judged the quality of education Outstanding, a verdict the headline figures support.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.02%
- EHC plans
- 0.31%
- English as additional language
- 11.4%
- Free school meals
- 9.8%
Schools nearby
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Rochester, South East
Fort Pitt Grammar School
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Rainham Mark Grammar School
Gillingham, South East
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A consistently high-performing girls' grammar where strong results and an across-the-board Outstanding rating make places hard-won. Families confident in the Kent Test will find an academically ambitious environment here.
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.