Maidstone Grammar School

Maidstone Grammar School
Address
Map
Barton Road

, ,
ME15 7BT

England
Coordinates51°15′55″N 0°31′52″E / 51.26538°N 0.53108°E / 51.26538; 0.53108
Information
TypeFoundation Grammar School
MottoOlim Meminisse Juvabit
"One day it will be pleasing to remember." from the Aeneid 1.203
Established1549; 475 years ago (1549)
Local authorityKent
Department for Education URN118835 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair of GovernorsMark Rolfe
Head teacherMark Tomkins
Staff112
GenderBoys (11-16) Mixed (16-18)
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,292
Capacity1,314
Houses  Barton
  College
  Corpus Christi
  Tonbridge
Colour(s)  Blue
  Yellow
Former PupilsOld Maidstonians
School Song"Gaudeamus"
Websitehttp://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk/

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]

  1. ^ "School Sites » Maidstone Grammar School". Maidstone Grammar School. Archived from the original on 1 January 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2016.