Archbishop Courtenay Primary School vs St Augustine Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
St Augustine Academy
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
673 students
| Measure | Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Maidstone, South East | St Augustine Academy Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #746 of 2,471 | #592 of 679 |
| National rank | #4043 of 15,697 | #3626 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 329 | 673 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 673 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.archbishopcourtenay.org.uk/ | www.saa.woodard.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 18.9).
- •St Augustine Academy is the larger school with 673 students compared with 329.
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 St Augustine Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 18.9 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 St Augustine Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School: 329. St Augustine Academy: 673. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Courtenay Primary School and St Augustine Academy rank in South East?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is 746th of 2,471 and St Augustine Academy is 592nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).