Maidstone Grammar School vs Valley Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
Valley Park School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students
| Measure | Maidstone Grammar School Maidstone, South East | Valley Park School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 679 | #496 of 679 |
| National rank | #166 of 4,090 | #3125 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,443 | 1,555 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,443 | 1,555 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 134.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 68.4 | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92% | 24.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.1% | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | 6.57 | 3.20 |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | 22.4 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mgs.kent.sch.uk | www.valleypark.viat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 26.6).
- •Valley Park School is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 1,443.
- •Maidstone Grammar School is a local authority school while Valley Park School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Maidstone Grammar School is boys and Valley Park 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maidstone Grammar School better than Valley Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 26.6 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 Maidstone Grammar School and Valley Park School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone Grammar School: 1,443. Valley Park School: 1,555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone Grammar School and Valley Park School rank in South East?
Maidstone Grammar School is 49th of 679 and Valley Park School is 496th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).