Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Contact details for the school

School Name: Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Address: Buckland Road
Town/City: Maidstone
County: Kent
Postcode: ME16 0SF
Telephone Number: 01622 752103
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Deborah Stanley
Capacity: 1240
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1254 (4% boys & 96% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.6%

Location and administration

URN: 118836
DfE Number: 886/4523
UKPRN: 10004157
UPRN: 200003670344
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Maidstone (E07000110)
Constituency: Maidstone and Malling (E14001349)
Electoral Ward: Allington & Bridge (E05015593)

Easting & Northing: 575292E, 156397N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 49.36" N 0° 30' 43.71" E
Plus Code: 9F327GJ6+5V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs STEPH Bassett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Miss Hayley Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Ms Charlotte Bingham - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Tina Burgon - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Ashley Crittenden - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mr Martin Duffell - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Mrs Debbie Fenn - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Joquin Flores - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Mrs Alexandra Fullwood - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Mrs Lucy Hall - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Lindsay Horne - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Ives - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 29 April 2026.
  • Mrs Cheryl Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Dr Angela Kingman - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Omatayo Oyetayo - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Mr Christopher Passmore - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Jenine S - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Miss Deborah Stanley - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).