Knole Academy vs Stantonbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 108 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knole Academy
Sevenoaks · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,410 students
Stantonbury School
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,409 students
| Measure | Knole Academy Sevenoaks, South East | Stantonbury School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 679 | #630 of 679 |
| National rank | #2224 of 4,090 | #3812 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,410 | 1,409 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,410 | 1,409 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 32.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 26.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 46.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 2.77 |
| A level points per entry | 23.2 | 21.8 |
| town | Sevenoaks | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.knoleacademy.org | www.stantonbury.tove.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Knole Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 14.9).
- •Knole Academy is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 1,409.
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 Knole Academy better than Stantonbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Knole Academy ranks higher (45.1 vs 14.9 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 Knole Academy and Stantonbury School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knole Academy: 1,410. Stantonbury School: 1,409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knole Academy and Stantonbury School rank in South East?
Knole Academy is 374th of 679 and Stantonbury School is 630th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).