Invicta Grammar School vs MEPA ACADEMY
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,670 students
MEPA ACADEMY
MAIDSTONE · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
24 students
| Measure | Invicta Grammar School Maidstone, South East | MEPA ACADEMY MAIDSTONE, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #29 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #84 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,670 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,670 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 126.6% | 48% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.3 | – |
| town | Maidstone | MAIDSTONE |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.invicta.viat.org.uk | www.mepaacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Invicta Grammar School is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 24.
- •Invicta Grammar School is a academy school while MEPA ACADEMY is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Invicta Grammar School is girls and MEPA ACADEMY is co-educational.
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 Invicta Grammar School better than MEPA ACADEMY?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Invicta Grammar School and MEPA ACADEMY?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and MAIDSTONE in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Invicta Grammar School: 1,670. MEPA ACADEMY: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Invicta Grammar School and MEPA ACADEMY rank in South East?
Invicta Grammar School is 29th of 679 and MEPA ACADEMY is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).