Maidstone Grammar School
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.
| Maidstone Grammar School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Barton Road , , ME15 7BT England | |
| Coordinates | 51°15′55″N 0°31′52″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Foundation Grammar School |
| Motto | Olim Meminisse Juvabit "One day it will be pleasing to remember." from the Aeneid 1.203 |
| Established | 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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