Garth Hill College vs Maidstone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garth Hill College
Bracknell · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,452 students
Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,443 students
| Measure | Garth Hill College Bracknell, South East | Maidstone Grammar School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #372 of 679 | #49 of 679 |
| National rank | #2221 of 4,090 | #166 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,452 | 1,443 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 1,443 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 68.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.3% | 92% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.2% | 99.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 6.57 |
| A level points per entry | 30.6 | 38.7 |
| town | Bracknell | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.garthhillcollege.com | www.mgs.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 45.1).
- •Garth Hill College is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 1,443.
- •Garth Hill College is co-educational and Maidstone Grammar School is boys.
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 Garth Hill College better than Maidstone Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 45.1 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 Garth Hill College and Maidstone Grammar School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Bracknell and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garth Hill College: 1,452. Maidstone Grammar School: 1,443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garth Hill College and Maidstone Grammar School rank in South East?
Garth Hill College is 372nd of 679 and Maidstone Grammar School is 49th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).