Cornwallis Academy vs The Petersfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 105 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
The Petersfield School
Petersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,401 students
| Measure | Cornwallis Academy Maidstone, South East | The Petersfield School Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #504 of 679 | #105 of 679 |
| National rank | #3167 of 4,090 | #382 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,402 | 1,401 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,402 | 1,401 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 56.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.8% | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 84.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 5.23 |
| A level points per entry | 18.9 | – |
| town | Maidstone | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.futureschoolstrust.com/ | www.petersfieldschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Petersfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 25.5).
- •Cornwallis Academy is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 1,401.
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 The Petersfield School?
On the Success Index (England), The Petersfield School ranks higher (86.4 vs 25.5 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 The Petersfield School?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cornwallis Academy: 1,402. The Petersfield School: 1,401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cornwallis Academy and The Petersfield School rank in South East?
Cornwallis Academy is 504th of 679 and The Petersfield School is 105th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).