Archbishop Courtenay Primary School vs Maidstone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
329 students
Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,443 students
| Measure | Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Maidstone, South East | Maidstone Grammar School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #746 of 2,471 | #49 of 679 |
| National rank | #4043 of 15,697 | #166 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 329 | 1,443 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 1,443 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 92% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.7 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.archbishopcourtenay.org.uk/ | www.mgs.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 69.2).
- •Maidstone Grammar School is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 329.
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is a academy school while Maidstone Grammar School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is co-educational and Maidstone Grammar School is boys.
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 Archbishop Courtenay Primary School better than Maidstone Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 69.2 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 Archbishop Courtenay Primary School and Maidstone Grammar School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School: 329. Maidstone Grammar School: 1,443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Courtenay Primary School and Maidstone Grammar School rank in South East?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is 746th of 2,471 and Maidstone Grammar School is 49th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).