The Maplesden Noakes School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Maidstone, ME16 0TJ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 10% in England
9 of 12 in Maidstone
Pupils
1,418
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 36.7 | 39.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14% | 18% | 28% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 24% | 18% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.57 | -0.55 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls · 0.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 5% in England
- St Simon Stock Catholic School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 48% in England
- St Augustine Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Oakwood Park Grammar School · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 4% in England
- Invicta Grammar School · 1.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 4% in England
- Valley Park School · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 13% in England
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The neighbourhood
The Maplesden Noakes School is in Maidstone West (typical home £255,000, crime high).
What is The Maplesden Noakes School's Ofsted rating?
The Maplesden Noakes School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Maplesden Noakes School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Maplesden Noakes School is in the bottom 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.