Compare Invicta Grammar School and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and School of Science and Technology Maidstone

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Invicta Grammar School (Secondary) in Maidstone; Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (Secondary) in Maidstone; School of Science and Technology Maidstone (Secondary) in Maidstone — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and School of Science and Technology Maidstone. They are secondary phase and academy converter, foundation school and free schools type located around Maidstone, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Invicta Grammar School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Invicta Grammar School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,850, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all within the Valley Invicta Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Invicta Grammar School ME14 5DS	Maidstone Grammar School for Girls ME16 0SF	School of Science and Technology Maidstone ME14 5GQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Maidstone Kent ME14 5DS	Maidstone Kent ME16 0SF	Maidstone Kent ME14 5GQ
Latest Ofsted	1 23 May 2024	1 9 May 2023	1 12 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1319	1240	1200
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Valley Invicta Academies Trust	Kent (886)	Valley Invicta Academies Trust
Website	www.invicta.viat.org.uk	www.mggs.org	—
Telephone	01622755856	01622752103	01622938444
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Invicta Grammar School

ME14 5DS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5DS
Ofsted: 1 23 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Valley Invicta Academies Trust
Website: www.invicta.viat.org.uk
Telephone: 01622755856

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

ME16 0SF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Maidstone
Kent
ME16 0SF
Ofsted: 1 9 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.mggs.org
Telephone: 01622752103

School of Science and Technology Maidstone

ME14 5GQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5GQ
Ofsted: 1 12 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Valley Invicta Academies Trust
Website: —
Telephone: 01622938444

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.