The Maplesden Noakes School

URN: 137833 • Maidstone ME16 0TJ

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Newcombe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01622759036
Website
Visit
Address
Buckland Road, Maidstone ME16 0TJ

Summary

The Maplesden Noakes School is a mixed secondary academy located in Maidstone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 1,421 students and a capacity of 1,500. The school is committed to fostering an environment grounded in its core values of kindness, empathy, and respect. These principles are integral to the school's ethos, promoting emotional intelligence and a supportive community among students.

The curriculum at Maplesden Noakes is designed to equip students for future success, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests and academic needs. The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and student welfare, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Community engagement is also a key focus, with initiatives such as fundraising events and the Dementia Café, which fosters intergenerational connections. The school actively encourages parental involvement and provides regular updates through newsletters, ensuring families are informed and engaged in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at http://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL
Capacity
1500
Pupils
1421
Boys
691
Girls
730
FSM %
24.60
Open date
2012-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1421 691 730 1500 24.60
2024-09-11 1411 698 713 1500 21.50
2023-09-11 1287 654 633 1500 16.10
2022-09-11 1287 654 633 1040 16.10
2021-09-11 1241 645 596 1040 14.80
2020-09-11 1206 629 577 1040 11.60

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