Cornwallis Academy vs New Line Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornwallis Academy
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,402 students
New Line Learning Academy
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
826 students
| Measure | Cornwallis Academy Maidstone, South East | New Line Learning Academy Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #504 of 679 | #651 of 679 |
| National rank | #3167 of 4,090 | #3923 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,402 | 826 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,402 | 826 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 50.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 78.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.8% | 17.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 36% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 2.66 |
| A level points per entry | 18.9 | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.futureschoolstrust.com/ | www.newlinelearning.com/ |
The verdict
- •Cornwallis Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 11.3).
- •Cornwallis Academy is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 826.
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 Cornwallis Academy better than New Line Learning Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cornwallis Academy ranks higher (25.5 vs 11.3 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 Cornwallis Academy and New Line Learning Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cornwallis Academy: 1,402. New Line Learning Academy: 826. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cornwallis Academy and New Line Learning Academy rank in South East?
Cornwallis Academy is 504th of 679 and New Line Learning Academy is 651st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).