Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Maplesden Noakes School

Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ
Part of: THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone, ME16 0TJ
1,421 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
24.60% FSM %
691 Boys
730 Girls
About The Maplesden Noakes School

The Maplesden Noakes School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Maidstone, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,421 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Tom Newcombe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency Maidstone and Malling
Ward Allington & Bridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL
Opened 01-02-2012
UKPRN 10036261
URN 137833
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Moira Watts Accounting Officer 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mrs Lauren Mason Chair of Trustees 25/09/2024 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lauren Mason Chair of Trustees 24/09/2025 23/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Newcombe Chief Financial Officer 04/10/2024 — N/A
Polly Brogan Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mr Hugh Blackwood Member 11/06/2024 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Lauren Mason Member 24/07/2024 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Newby Member 01/05/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Tom Newcombe Member 01/09/2024 17/10/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Moira Watts Member 01/09/2024 17/10/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Bagnall Trustee 12/06/2024 11/06/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Richard Bradford Trustee 09/02/2026 08/02/2030 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
0.16 km • Maidstone
Other
Brunswick House Primary School
0.26 km • Maidstone
Other
Serenity School Maidstone
0.63 km • Maidstone
Other
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
0.77 km • Maidstone
Other
MEPA ACADEMY
1.01 km •
Other
Palace Wood Primary School
1.09 km • Maidstone
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Maplesden Noakes School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Maidstone, Kent.
The Maplesden Noakes School has 1,421 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
The Maplesden Noakes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Maplesden Noakes School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Maplesden Noakes School is Mr Tom Newcombe.
The Maplesden Noakes School is at Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Maplesden Noakes School: Has a sixth form.
The Maplesden Noakes School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tom Newcombe
Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ
01622759036
www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/
Location
ME16 0TJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137833
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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