Brompton Academy vs Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brompton Academy
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,399 students
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Gravesend · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
| Measure | Brompton Academy Gillingham, South East | Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #538 of 679 | #123 of 679 |
| National rank | #3382 of 4,090 | #434 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,399 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,399 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 115.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 64.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.7% | 85.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.4% | 97% |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | 5.91 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | 31.1 |
| town | Gillingham | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bromptonacademy.org.uk | www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.1 vs 22.0).
- •Brompton Academy is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 1,398.
- •Brompton Academy is co-educational and Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 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 Brompton Academy better than Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend?
On the Success Index (England), Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend ranks higher (85.1 vs 22.0 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 Brompton Academy and Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brompton Academy: 1,399. Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brompton Academy and Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend rank in South East?
Brompton Academy is 538th of 679 and Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend is 123rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).