Maidstone Grammar School for Girls vs Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,254 students
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,258 students
| Measure | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Maidstone, South East | Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #66 of 679 | #50 of 679 |
| National rank | #231 of 4,090 | #167 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,254 | 1,258 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,254 | 1,258 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 116.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.4 | 67.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.7% | 89.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 97.7% |
| EBacc average points | 6.32 | 6.17 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 38.7 |
| town | Maidstone | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mggs.org/ | www.langton.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 91.2).
- •Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 1,254.
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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls better than Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 91.2 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 1,254. Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School: 1,258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School rank in South East?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is 66th of 679 and Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is 50th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).