Maidstone Grammar School vs School of Science and Technology Maidstone
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,443 students
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,056 students
| Measure | Maidstone Grammar School Maidstone, South East | School of Science and Technology Maidstone Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 679 | #213 of 679 |
| National rank | #166 of 4,090 | #1054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,443 | 1,056 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,443 | 1,056 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.4 | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92% | 47.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.1% | 76.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.57 | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mgs.kent.sch.uk | www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 69.1).
- •Maidstone Grammar School is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 1,056.
- •Maidstone Grammar School is a local authority school while School of Science and Technology Maidstone is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Maidstone Grammar School is boys and School of Science and Technology Maidstone is co-educational.
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 better than School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 69.1 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 and School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone Grammar School: 1,443. School of Science and Technology Maidstone: 1,056. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone Grammar School and School of Science and Technology Maidstone rank in South East?
Maidstone Grammar School is 49th of 679 and School of Science and Technology Maidstone is 213th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).