Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (MGGS)

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MAIDSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - Applications to Sixth Form open on Friday 28th November 2025

Applications Close: - Midnight on Friday the 6th February 2026 (Externals), Midnight on Friday 12th December 2025 (Internals)

Entry Requirements:- Students must be 16 years of age by 31st August of the year of entry into Year 12. Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving:

● At least a grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature

● At least a grade 5 in Mathematics

● At least 6 GCSE subjects of grades 9-5

● The specific entry requirements for each of their chosen subjects. Please note that we adhere to our subject entry criteria strictly, and therefore, students who meet the minimum entry criteria but are not eligible for their chosen subjects will be offered an alternative programme of study

● Students will be expected to enrol on a two year, full time, planned programme of study (3 A Level subjects)

● Our standard offer is for 3 subjects. Students wishing to undertake 4 subjects must achieve 8 or more grades 9-7, including the above criteria for general Sixth Form entry requirements

PLEASE NOTE:- If you wish to apply to join our Sixth Form please apply through Kent Choices https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/courses/full-time-courses?search=mggs to complete the application process. 

Open Event: Any updates regarding open events can be found here - https://www.mggs.org/joining-us/joining-our-sixth-form/sixth-form-open-events/

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has a tradition of excellence, complemented by a forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning. We are an Advanced Thinking and Google ‘Leading Light’ School, using these exciting tools to ensure our students excel in their studies. This is scaffolded by excellent pastoral care from a highly experienced Sixth Form Team. The community of the school is something of which we are very proud, reflecting our motto, non sibi sed omnibus, ‘not for oneself but for all’. As a result our students achieve outstanding (results in 2025 were 23% A* - A, 57% A* - B and 82% A*-C) and leave school equipped to pursue their passions and goals.

Welcome to Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Sixth Form

We welcome all new students both male and female into the Sixth Form. Our new students play an important role both within the Sixth Form and the school as a whole. Through the curriculum booklet and our Open Events, we hope that you will be able to find out what makes Maidstone Grammar School for Girls an exciting and inspiring place to study. Graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in our most recent Ofsted inspection, we are immensely proud both of the academic achievements of our students and the community culture of the Sixth Form, working together to ensure all students achieve their full potential and are able to pursue their individual goals.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has a tradition of excellence, and we value academic rigour. As an Advanced Thinking School with a strong emphasis on developing a positive Mindset, we actively promote the resilient attitude and higher level thinking required for Sixth Form study, particularly relevant to the synoptic nature of the new linear A Level courses. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls students are proud to continue the legacy of the many exceptional students who have gone before them. However, this tradition is complemented well by our modern approach to learning. We are a Google ‘Leading Light’ school and students and staff use the G Suite for Education to support and enhance learning.

Our current students often comment on the community of the Sixth Form, which underpins all we do, and reflects our firm belief in our school motto, non sibi sed omnibus, ‘not for oneself but for all’. We enjoy working together, and look forward to offering you opportunities beyond your study to develop the skills, talents and interests that are individual to you.

Our bespoke Sixth Form Extra enrichment programme, Student Leadership structure, work experience, school service, trips, visits and extracurricular activities will all contribute to your experiences here. The pastoral care we offer supports this, with an extensive transition programme and highly personalised mentoring for all students during their time with us. Our vision is that each MGGS Sixth Form student is healthy and happy, and to that end, we tirelessly seek to provide all that students need to achieve their ambitions after leaving school.

Why choose MGGS Sixth Form?

 “After going to all of the sixth forms, MGGS was the one that felt right. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and I could really envision myself studying my A Levels at MGGS”. - Yr 12 Student.

“I chose to stay at MGGS for Sixth Form because of its unique community spirit and its excellent teachers. House Arts, RAG Week and Sports Day are events that unite all students, and allow us to have fun and support one another. A Levels are a challenge, but the teachers are so supportive and will always give up their time to help us understand something and listen to us if there is a problem. There are many opportunities for student leadership as well which appealed to me, as I wanted to give something back to the school and help organise events such as RAG Week and House Arts that I had always enjoyed in lower years.” - Yr 13 Student.

We know that making a decision about Sixth Form is difficult; we are very proud of our school and hope that the following will help you to decide whether MGGS is the right place for you to study Key Stage 5 courses.

Our students enjoy outstanding teaching and achieve outstanding results

Our subject practitioners are highly experienced and happy to invest time and energy in teaching, guiding and supporting students through their Key Stage 5 courses. We ensure that our students with SEND are supported both inside the classroom and out, in order to fully access and engage with our curriculum, working with external agencies as appropriate.

Results in 2025 were 23% A*- A, 57% A*-B and 82% A*-C at A Level. This is amazing, and we are very proud of them!

“In the Sixth Form at MGGS there is a huge amount of support offered; at no point have I ever felt there was anything I couldn’t just ask about. This makes it a perfect place to study; there’s always someone to go to if you struggle.” - Yr 13 Student.

We offer a broad and bespoke curriculum

We review the subjects offered each year to ensure breadth of choice for our prospective students. We design our option blocks around student preferences allowing an exceptionally wide range of subject combinations. The Sixth Form Extra (6FX) programme enables students to pick up additional qualifications, or use the time for wellbeing and leisure, and this is entirely led by the student.

Our students receive outstanding pastoral care and have abundant opportunities to grow and develop

We rate health and happiness highly in helping you to achieve your potential. We are well aware of the challenges and pressures of school and actively promote a healthy lifestyle. We have a non-teaching Key Stage 5 Learning Mentor, a full time Careers Adviser and a school counsellor. Our pastoral care is proactive as well as reactive, with opportunities to learn about key personal, social, health, economic, sex and relationships and citizenship issues through Focus Days, assemblies and 6FX. We offer all students leadership opportunities, trips and visits, including Italy, Spain, Vietnam and our sister schools in Nepal, and extracurricular activities, including Duke of Edinburgh and NCS. We are a community who want to live well and make a positive contribution.

 We have outstanding facilities

These include the Sixth Form Café, group working and social space (Sixth Form Central) and our silent study room (the Engine Room). We also have a well-resourced library, which is a firm favourite for independent study.

“I chose MGGS for sixth form because I felt at home here. The idea of being a part of and getting involved in the community really stuck with me as I didn't see this anywhere else. As well as this, everyone was friendly and the sixth form team made me feel especially welcome as a boy coming into an all girls school.” - Yr 13 Student.

Our Sixth Form is a friendly and supportive community

We are a welcoming community, who will encourage and support you as you work for your final school qualifications. We work together for the benefit of everyone. You will contribute to our Sixth Form and help to shape it for the future. There are clear expectations related to attitude and attendance and we build a relationship of mutual respect. We will challenge you to achieve your potential, and support you unreservedly in its pursuit.

Our students pursue their individual goals

We want our students to make informed choices about pathways, have high aspirations and a good understanding of the world of work. We have a full-time Careers and Higher Education Coordinator and the school is a holder of the nationally recognised Investors in Careers Award. Each student receives one-to-one advice we work in close partnership with a range of businesses and higher education providers to offer tailored work experience and interview practice. The 2023 cohort are represented at universities across the country, including 3% Oxbridge and 23% Russell Group universities such as Birmingham, Leeds, Southampton and Warwick. They are studying medicine, dentistry, law, architecture, midwifery, graphic design, astrophysics and more. A growing number of students are appointed to prestigious degree apprenticeships or to employment with well-known employers. We support and celebrate all pathways. Please see how website for further details https://www.mggs.org/your-journey/sixth-form/student-destinations-after-sixth-form/

“MGGS is very well organised and we receive lots of support for UCAS and Post-18 plans.” – Yr 13 Student

“Everyone supports one another - even if you've never spoken to someone in sixth form before, they are always friendly and supportive! SFMT are also supportive and provide guidance throughout your time in sixth form.” - Yr 12 Student.

We will inform you in early March whether we are able to make you a conditional offer of a place in the Sixth Form. Should you be unsuccessful or apply after Friday, 6th February 2026, you will be placed on a waiting list. If you perform well in your GCSE examinations, you are welcome to contact the school again on Friday 21st August 2026 to enquire whether it is possible for us to offer you a place (though please note that in such instances your first choice subject options may not necessarily be available). Entry requirements for external students are exactly the same as those for internal students.

PLEASE NOTE:- If you wish to apply to join our Sixth Form please visit the Kent Choices website https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/courses/full-time-courses?search=mggs to complete the application process.