Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone, Kent · ME16 8AH
AAB+ A-level
20%
9–7 GCSE
53%
Pupils
1,068
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Oakwood Park Grammar School is a day-only boys' grammar school in Maidstone, Kent, serving 1,068 pupils from age 11 through sixth form. The school emphasizes high academic standards, broad curriculum delivery, and exceptional pastoral support, with a stated commitment to developing well-rounded pupils through both rigorous teaching and wide enrichment opportunities. The headteacher stresses ambitious expectations, positive behaviour culture, and a focus on preparing pupils for their next steps with strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes.
- →Selective grammar school entry ensuring academically cohesive cohorts
- →Broad and balanced curriculum with strong A-Level and GCSE track record
- →Extensive pastoral care and mental health support infrastructure
- →Wide range of co-curricular and enrichment experiences including international trips
Who thrives here
Academically able boys who respond well to structure and high expectations, and families seeking a day-only selective grammar education with strong pastoral oversight and extra-curricular breadth. Pupils should be comfortable with a large, mixed-ability-within-grammar cohort and motivated by academic challenge.
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Contact & visit
Oakwood Park
Maidstone, Kent
ME16 8AH
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Oakwood Park Grammar School cost?
Oakwood Park Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Oakwood Park Grammar School?
Oakwood Park Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Oakwood Park Grammar School's exam results?
At Oakwood Park Grammar School, 20% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 53% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Oakwood Park Grammar School a boarding school?
Oakwood Park Grammar School is a day school in Maidstone and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and student wellbeing support
✓High academic standards and rigorous teaching
✓Wide range of enrichment and co-curricular activities
✓Polite, courteous behaviour culture creating positive learning environment
✓International expeditions and broader life experiences
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted—no external validation of standards
!Large school (1,068 pupils) may limit individual pastoral attention
!Day-only provision requires parent transport arrangements
!Limited publicly available data on pupil outcomes, destinations, and scholarship provision