- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
79 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 466
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Schools in ME16
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: ME16 is a postcode district in Kent with 10 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2910 primary · 7 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All ME16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ME16
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in ME16
10 in ME16, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
67 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 386
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
57 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 417
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Top Secondary Schools in ME16
7 in ME16, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
132 first choices, 133 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1662.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
163 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1666.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 1,100
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
163 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,148
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Nurseries in ME16
13 in ME16, highest Ofsted grade first
Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten
Maidstone, ME16 8PJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hemsley House Nursery School
Maidstone, ME16 8JS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blue Sky Day Nursery And Pre School
Maidstone, ME16 8QL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in ME16
4 in ME16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
132 first choices, 133 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1662.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 1,254
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
163 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1666.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 1,100
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
163 first choices, 187 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,148
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Special Schools in ME16
1 in ME16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bower Grove School
Maidstone, ME16 8NL · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 15.6%
- Pupils
- 246
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ME16, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good17
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every ME16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ME16 has 29 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in ME16
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about ME16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ME16?
ME16 has 29 schools, including 10 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in ME16?
The highest-ranked schools in ME16 on Eduscope are Allington Primary School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Oakwood Park Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in ME16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in ME16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.