Maidstone Grammar School for Girls vs The Maplesden Noakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 155 m 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
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,418 students
| Measure | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Maidstone, South East | The Maplesden Noakes School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 679 | #477 of 679 |
| National rank | #231 of 4,090 | #3007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,254 | 1,418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,254 | 1,418 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.4 | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.7% | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 6.32 | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 25.5 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mggs.org/ | www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 29.1).
- •The Maplesden Noakes School is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 1,254.
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school while The Maplesden Noakes School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is girls and The Maplesden Noakes School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls better than The Maplesden Noakes School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (91.2 vs 29.1 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and The Maplesden Noakes School?
About 155 m in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 1,254. The Maplesden Noakes School: 1,418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and The Maplesden Noakes School rank in South East?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is 66th of 679 and The Maplesden Noakes School is 477th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).