The Maplesden Noakes School
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Attainment 8 of 39.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.55
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.75, -0.36]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 194 | 39.6 | — | 53.6% | 10.3% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 206 | 36.7 | -0.55 | 35.9% | 6.3% | 3.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 209 | 38.1 | -0.57 | 39.0% | 6.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 183 | 44.6 | -0.30 | 59.0% | 7.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137833 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Tom Newcombe |
| Trust | THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | ME16 0TJ |
| Latest pupils | 194 |
| FSM eligible | 24.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ
http://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/View local authority page1622759036| DfE number | 5401 |
| UKPRN | 10036261 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 9 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 1 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2024 |