Allington Primary School vs Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allington Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
466 students
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,254 students
| Measure | Allington Primary School Maidstone, South East | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #237 of 2,471 | #66 of 679 |
| National rank | #1114 of 15,697 | #231 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 466 | 1,254 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 1,254 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 66.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 87.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.5 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.allington.kent.sch.uk/ | www.mggs.org/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.2 vs 87.4).
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 466.
- •Allington Primary School is a academy school while Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Allington Primary School is co-educational and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allington Primary School better than Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (91.2 vs 87.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allington Primary School and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allington Primary School: 466. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 1,254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allington Primary School and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls rank in South East?
Allington Primary School is 237th of 2,471 and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is 66th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).