Maidstone Grammar School
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This article is about the single-sex boys' grammar school. For single-sex girls' school, see Maidstone Grammar School for Girls.
Maidstone Grammar School (MGS) is a grammar school in Maidstone, England. The school was founded in 1549 after Protector Somerset sold Corpus Christi Hall on behalf of King Edward VI to the people of Maidstone for £200. The Royal Charter for establishment of a grammar school was also granted at this time.[1]
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Maidstone Grammar School | |
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Barton Road , , ME15 7BT England | |
Coordinates | 51°15′55″N 0°31′52″E |
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Type | Foundation Grammar School |
Motto | Olim Meminisse Juvabit "One day it will be pleasing to remember." from the Aeneid 1.203 |
Established | 1549; 475 years ago (1549) |
Local authority | Kent |
Department for Education URN | 118835 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Chair of Governors | Mark Rolfe |
Head teacher | Mark Tomkins |
Staff | 112 |
Gender | Boys (11-16) Mixed (16-18) |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1,292 |
Capacity | 1,314 |
Houses | Barton College Corpus Christi Tonbridge |
Colour(s) | Blue Yellow |
Former Pupils | Old Maidstonians |
School Song | "Gaudeamus" |
Website | http://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk/ |
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