Located in Maidstone, Invicta Grammar School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Invicta Grammar School currently has around 1645 pupils on roll, which is about 125% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 2.4% boys and 97.6% girls. Around 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.6%. other mixed pupils make up about 17.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 95% who stay in school sixth forms and 3% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DS |
| Website: | http://www.invicta.viat.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01622755856 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Van Beales (Executive Headteacher) |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136582 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1319 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1645 |
| Number of Boys: | 39 |
| Number of Girls: | 1606 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.60% | 767 |
| Other Mixed | 17.50% | 288 |
| Other White | 7.30% | 120 |
| African | 6.30% | 103 |
| Indian | 5.50% | 90 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 79 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 36 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 34 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 26 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 11 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 10 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Borough Primary School Vinters Road , ME14 5DX | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Infant School Melville Road , ME15 7UT | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DR | - not rated | 113 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | - not rated | 233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinters Boys' School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Valley Park Community School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | - not rated | 233 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mid-Kent Behaviour Service & Education Office Bishops Terrace , Tonbridge Road ME14 1AF | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Snowfields Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.