Ash Manor School vs Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Manor School
Ash · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,252 students
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,254 students
| Measure | Ash Manor School Ash, South East | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #201 of 679 | #66 of 679 |
| National rank | #952 of 4,090 | #231 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,252 | 1,254 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,252 | 1,254 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 66.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.8% | 87.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.4% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 6.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.5 |
| town | Ash | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashmanorschool.com | www.mggs.org/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 71.6).
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 1,252.
- •Ash Manor School is co-educational and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ash Manor School better than Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (91.2 vs 71.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ash Manor School and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Ash and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Manor School: 1,252. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 1,254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Manor School and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls rank in South East?
Ash Manor School is 201st of 679 and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is 66th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).