The Maplesden Noakes School
URN: 137833 • Maidstone ME16 0TJ
Overview
- Name
- The Maplesden Noakes School
- URN
- 137833
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE MAPLESDEN NOAKES SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Newcombe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01622759036
- Website
- Visit The Maplesden Noakes School website
- Address
-
Buckland Road, Maidstone ME16 0TJ
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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/.
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/.
Useful links
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- Posted on 8th Feb 2024 GCSE Options Information Please take some time, with (sen)
- Posted on 27th Mar 2024 Enzo Wins Silver at Dell'Ugo Perfect Pasta Live Cookery Competition! (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events 2025 - Read More (calendar)
- Admissions and FAQ (other)
- Admissions Appeals (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Documents (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (76.6)
- Invicta Grammar School (73.3)
- School of Science and Technology Maidstone (68.3)
- Maidstone Grammar School (67.9)
- Valley Park School (60.9)
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
- 2024-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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