A selective boys grammar school in Maidstone, Kent, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,088 pupils on roll.
Oakwood Park Grammar School
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Oakwood Park Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar in Maidstone with about 1,088 pupils across Years 7 to 13. The school describes itself, echoing its 2024 Ofsted report, as aspirational for its learners; its motto, "Strive and Serve", gives the profile a practical, service-minded edge rather than a purely results-led tone.
The curriculum is built for academically able pupils and is supported by specialist teaching, personal development, PSHE, character education, careers, wider opportunities and a sixth form with tutor, enrichment and leadership programmes. School life includes sport, student leadership, library provision, newsletters, trips and an increasingly visible destinations focus.
Year 7 admission is through the Kent Test. Oakwood Park's published admission number is 160, with the Kent Test's English and mathematics, reasoning and writing components sitting behind the grammar suitability decision. Once eligible, looked-after children, Pupil Premium applicants and distance are among the key allocation factors.
The school has a strong current profile for a Maidstone boys' grammar: Ofsted Good in 2024, positive Progress 8, high English and maths GCSE outcomes and a sixth form that continues the selective pathway without feeling detached from the main school.
Creative writing is tested in this school's current 11+ assessment.
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Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Kent and England.
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Kent and England.
Latest 2024/25 Year 11 destination mix compared with Kent and England.
January 2025 school census
Whole-school roll of 1,088 pupils; 1,077 had a recorded ethnic group.
| Recorded group | Share | Category | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| White British | 68.8% | White | 748 |
| African | 7.1% | Black | 77 |
| Any other White background | 6.3% | White | 69 |
| Indian | 3.8% | Asian | 41 |
| White and Asian | 2.7% | Mixed | 29 |
| Any other Asian background | 2.3% | Asian | 25 |
| Any other mixed background | 2.3% | Mixed | 25 |
| Chinese | 1.5% | Asian | 16 |
| Any other ethnic group | 1.2% | Other | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1% | Unclassified | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.8% | Mixed | 9 |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | Asian | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.7% | Mixed | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | Asian | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.2% | Black | 2 |
| Irish | 0.2% | White | 2 |
There is no fixed catchment area. After priority categories, distance from the permanent home address to the school is measured in a straight line using the NLPG address point.
EHCP naming the school
Candidates with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school are admitted before oversubscription criteria are applied, provided the grammar-school suitability requirement is met.
Looked-after and previously looked-after children
Eligible looked-after and previously looked-after children, including qualifying children previously in state care outside England, receive priority.
Current family association
Priority applies where the policy's current family association definition is met.
Health or special access reasons
Supported health or special access reasons are considered under the policy's evidence requirements.
Student or Pupil Premium
Eligible candidates in receipt of Student Premium or Pupil Premium receive priority where the required evidence is supplied.
Distance from home to school
Remaining eligible applicants are ordered by straight-line distance from the permanent home address to the school using the NLPG address point.
The Kent Test has English and mathematics, reasoning and writing components. The writing exercise is not part of the automatic score but may be used for headteacher assessment.
Shared exam route
Oakwood Park Grammar School uses the shared Kent Test route. Use these common practice resources for the route, then check the full consortium guide for the complete set and current test guidance.
View all Kent Test practice papersPaper 1
English, Maths
English and mathematics paper
Multiple-choice English and mathematics questions form one Kent Test paper.
Paper 2
Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning
Reasoning paper
The reasoning paper covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Paper 3
Writing task
Writing exercise
The writing exercise is not included in the automatic score but may be considered by a headteacher assessment panel.
English, Maths, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning are included in the published format.
Science is not listed in the current published format.
English
Maths
Verbal reasoning
The reasoning paper covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Non-verbal reasoning
The reasoning paper covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Science
Kent Test registration opens
1 June 2026
PastKent Test registration closes
1 July 2026
Access-arrangements requests must be discussed with the primary school before registration closes.
Kent Test for Kent primary pupils
10 September 2026
Kent Test for pupils outside Kent primary schools
12 and 13 September 2026
Kent Test results
15 October 2026
Common Application Form deadline
31 October 2026
Supplementary evidence deadline
31 October 2026
Supplementary evidence for Pupil Premium, children in care or previously in care follows the school supplementary information route.
National Offer Day
1 March 2027
Register for the Kent Test
Use the Kent Test registration route when Kent County Council opens registration for the 2027 entry cycle.
Kent Test registrationSit the Kent Test
Candidates need a grammar assessment through the Kent Test before they can be considered for a Year 7 place.
Kent Test guidanceSubmit supplementary evidence if needed
Use the supplementary information route for Student/Pupil Premium or previously-in-care-outside-England priority where relevant.
AdmissionsSubmit the Common Application Form
Name the school on the local-authority CAF by 31 October 2026 for September 2027 entry.
AdmissionsLatest official destinations data currently covers 2022/23 study leavers.
Recent trend
This follows the school's published overall GCSE score across the subjects pupils take. Higher is better.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 68.4 | 74.2 | 49.4 |
| 2022/23 | 66.5 | 71.8 | 47.0 |
| 2023/24 | 64.9 | 72.1 | 46.7 |
| 2024/25 | 68.9 | 72.3 | 46.8 |
Recent trend
This follows the published average A-level result for the school's sixth form. Higher is better.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | B- average (37.9 points) | 44.0 points | 37.5 points |
| 2022/23 | C+ average (34.0 points) | 40.5 points | 33.7 points |
| 2023/24 | B- average (35.2 points) | 41.3 points | 34.5 points |
| 2024/25 | B average (38.5 points) | 41.8 points | 35.0 points |
Recent trend
This follows the share of pupils moving into a sustained destination after Year 11, such as education, apprenticeships, or employment.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 99% | 99.1% | 94.1% |
| 2022/23 | 98% | 98.9% | 93.9% |
| 2023/24 | 99% | 99.0% | 93.3% |
| 2024/25 | 98% | 98.7% | 91.8% |
Latest year breakdown
| In education | 96% |
|---|---|
| In apprenticeships | 0% |
| In employment | 2% |
Latest inspection: 2 May 2024
Local rivals appear first, followed by nearby alternatives where the journey and admissions route are still comparable.
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FAQ
Oakwood Park Grammar School currently uses GL Assessment.
1. Register for the Kent Test: Use the Kent Test registration route when Kent County Council opens registration for the 2027 entry cycle. 2. Sit the Kent Test: Candidates need a grammar assessment through the Kent Test before they can be considered for a Year 7 place. 3. Submit supplementary evidence if needed: Use the supplementary information route for Student/Pupil Premium or previously-in-care-outside-England priority where relevant. 4. Submit the Common Application Form: Name the school on the local-authority CAF by 31 October 2026 for September 2027 entry.
Kent Test registration opens: 1 June 2026. Kent Test registration closes: 1 July 2026. Kent Test for Kent primary pupils: 10 September 2026. Kent Test for pupils outside Kent primary schools: 12 and 13 September 2026. Kent Test results: 15 October 2026. Common Application Form deadline: 31 October 2026. Supplementary evidence deadline: 31 October 2026. National Offer Day: 1 March 2027
Oakwood Park Grammar School is currently rated Good following the latest published inspection dated 2 May 2024.