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Maidstone Grammar School

Barton Road, Maidstone, ME15 7BT
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Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone, ME15 7BT
1,415 Pupils
1,393 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
7.30% FSM %
1,335 Boys
80 Girls
About Maidstone Grammar School

Maidstone Grammar School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Kent, South East. The school is boys-only and Open.

It has 1,415 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,393. Current headteacher: Mark Tomkins.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency Maidstone and Malling
Ward High Street
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10004156
URN 118835
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ceri Norey Chair of Governors 27/09/2023 16/12/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Emma Adams Governor 25/11/2023 24/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rabi Atiti Governor 03/06/2025 02/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Amy Bartle Governor 16/01/2023 15/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Gregory Carter Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Clayton Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr John Cobb Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hazel Crittall Governor 01/03/2022 28/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Edwards Governor 03/11/2023 02/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Linda Glenister Governor 01/03/2022 27/02/2030 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Mark Howell Governor 03/06/2025 02/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Stephen Lehec Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
South Borough Primary School
0.32 km • Maidstone
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Park Way Primary School
0.58 km • Maidstone
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Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
1.03 km • Maidstone
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Invicta Grammar School
1.1 km • Maidstone
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Valley Park School
1.11 km • Maidstone
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Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
1.13 km • Maidstone
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maidstone Grammar School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Maidstone, Kent.
Maidstone Grammar School has 1,415 pupils, with a capacity of 1,393.
Maidstone Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Maidstone Grammar School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Maidstone Grammar School is Mr Mark Tomkins.
Maidstone Grammar School is at Barton Road, Maidstone, ME15 7BT, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Maidstone Grammar School: Has a sixth form.
Maidstone Grammar School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Tomkins
Barton Road, Maidstone, ME15 7BT
01622752101
www.mgs.kent.sch.uk
Location
ME15 7BT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118835
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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