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64 schools in Maidstone, Kent. 11 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See them on the map, or open any school for admissions, results and contact details.

64 Total
46 Primary
9 Secondary
4 Grammar
6 Independent

About schools in Maidstone

Maidstone has 64 schools listed on Schools in Kent, across every stage of a child's education, from nursery and reception through to sixth form. Families here can choose between 46 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 4 grammar schools, 6 independent schools and 9 schools with dedicated SEND provision such as a specialist setting, SEN unit or resourced provision, giving parents genuine flexibility whether they are moving to the area or simply weighing up next steps. Many schools in Maidstone publish SEND information. Support varies by school, so check each school's SEND section and speak to the SENCO about your child's needs. Ofsted currently rates 94% of inspected schools in Maidstone as Good or Outstanding, including 11 judged Outstanding.

Local highlights include Allington Primary School, Jubilee Primary School and Maidstone St John's CofE Primary School. You will also find 11 schools with a sixth form and Kent Test grammar options within Maidstone, which is useful if you are planning for the longer term. Use the interactive map to see catchment areas at a glance, filter by phase, or open any school for admissions, results, term dates, contact details and the latest Ofsted or ISI report. Every entry is independent and free to browse.

What parents should know about Maidstone

Maidstone is Kent's county town and has the largest number of schools of anywhere in the county, spread from the town centre out through Bearsted, Barming, Allington, Shepway, Loose and Coxheath. That scale is genuinely useful for parents: within a short drive you will find community primaries, church schools, academies in large multi-academy trusts, single-sex grammar schools and independent options.

Because Maidstone is so spread out, travel matters more here than in smaller towns. A school two miles away on the other side of the river can be a very different journey at 8.15am than the map suggests. Kent County Council's home-to-school transport rules are based on straight-line walking distance and safe walking routes rather than driving time, so it is worth checking the specific route as well as the distance before you settle on a preference order.

Primary schools (46)

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Secondary schools (9)

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Grammar schools (4)

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Special schools and SEND provision (5)

Independent schools (6)

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Parent FAQs

How many schools are there in Maidstone?

There are 64 schools in Maidstone covering 46 primary, 9 secondary, 4 grammar and 6 independent.

Which are the best-rated schools in Maidstone?

Ofsted has judged 11 schools in Maidstone as Outstanding: Allington Primary School, Jubilee Primary School, Maidstone St John's CofE Primary School, Molehill Primary Academy and Oaks Primary Academy. Around 94% of inspected schools are rated Good or Outstanding overall.

Are there grammar schools in Maidstone?

Yes — Maidstone has 4 selective grammar schools (Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and Oakwood Park Grammar School). Entry is via the Kent Test, usually taken in Year 6.

How do school catchment areas work in Maidstone?

Kent County Council does not use strict catchment areas for most community schools. Distance from home to the school is one of several oversubscription criteria, alongside siblings, looked-after status and, for faith schools, religious criteria. Always check each school's individual admissions policy.

Can I compare schools in Maidstone side by side?

Yes. Tap "Add to compare" on any school card to line up Ofsted ratings, results, pupil numbers, admissions and facilities on our compare page.

Does Maidstone have single-sex grammar schools?

Yes. Maidstone has long-established selective schools for boys and for girls, alongside co-educational non-selective secondaries. Entry to the grammar schools is through the Kent Test, normally taken at the start of Year 6. Open any school profile on this page to see whether it is selective, single-sex or co-educational.

Should I look outside Maidstone for secondary school?

Many Maidstone families also consider schools in Bearsted, Aylesford, Coxheath and along the A20 towards Ashford or the M20 towards Larkfield. You can name up to four preferences on a Kent secondary application, so it is common to mix town-centre and edge-of-town schools on the same form.