Invicta Grammar School
Invicta Grammar School is a grammar school with academy status in Maidstone, Kent, England. The school caters for girls between the ages of 11 and 18. Some boys are accepted into the sixth form.
| Invicta Grammar School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Huntsman Lane , , ME14 5DS England | |
| Coordinates | 51°16′29″N 0°32′07″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Nurturing aspirations: Inspiring success |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Specialist | Business and Enterprise College |
| Department for Education URN | 136582 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Dr Nick Ware |
| Executive Headteacher | Julie Derrick |
| Headteacher | Julie Derrick |
| Staff | 129 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1380 |
| Website | http://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/ |
History
The school has previously been known as Maidstone School for Girls, and Maidstone Technical High School for Girls before that.
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
Students at Invicta achieved 72% A*/A grades, with 34% at A* in their GCSE studies and 69% A*-B grades, with 10.5% A* in their A Level studies in 2016.
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. There is a drama studio as well as a gym. The site also includes the Albion Building, hosting a range of subjects including languages, science and textiles. The Orchard Building opened in 2005 and primarily houses the English department and the Orchard Library (commonly known as the Resources Centre). The Izatt Building was opened in 2014 and the English department was based there together with a dance studio and reading room. It is now used for maths.
Student houses
Student houses were introduced in 2010, named after notable women. In 2016,2 new houses were introduced: Austen, Bronte, Curie, Frank, Nightingale, Pankhurst, Roddick and Colvin.
