Type Academy Chair of Governors Edward Waghorn Ofsted Reports Motto To enterprise and succeed | Head of School Thomas Richmond DfE URN 136582 Tables Phone +44 1622 755856 Number of students 1,380 Staff 129 | |
Location Huntsman Lane
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5DR
England Address Huntsman Ln, Maidstone ME14 5DS, UK Similar Maidstone Grammar School fo, Maidstone Grammar School, Valley Park School, Oakwood Park Grammar, Cornwallis Academy Profiles | ||
Invicta grammar school year 7 introduction
Invicta Grammar School is a grammar school with academy status in Maidstone, Kent. The school caters for girls between the ages of 11 and 18. Some boys are accepted into the sixth form.
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The invicta grammar school
History
The School has previously been known as Maidstone School for Girls (similar to 'MGGS' or Maidstone Grammar school for Girls nearby) and, before that, as Maidstone Technical High School For Girls.
Specialist Status and Awards
Invicta became a specialist Business and Enterprise College in September 2003. The school received an achievement award from the Department for Education and Skills in 2000, 2001 and 2002. It also has the Artsmark Gold and Sportsmark awards.
Results
The school's GCSE levels are very high with a large percentage of students achieving A*-C at GCSE and A-Level. 74% A*/B grades are achieved at A Level and 100% A*/A are achieved at GCSE.
Buildings
Invicta comprises several buildings. The reception is housed in the Main Building, which links to the dining hall,assembly hall and most form rooms (although not all). There is a purpose built drama studio as well as a gym. The site also includes the Albion Building, hosting a range of subjects including languages,science and textiles and the Orchard Building, opened in 2005 which primarily houses the Maths department and the Orchard Library (commonly known as the Resources Centre).