Maidstone Grammar School for Girls vs MEPA ACADEMY
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 860 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,254 students
MEPA ACADEMY
MAIDSTONE · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
24 students
| Measure | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Maidstone, South East | MEPA ACADEMY MAIDSTONE, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #66 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #231 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,254 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,254 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 48% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Maidstone | MAIDSTONE |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mggs.org/ | www.mepaacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 24.
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school while MEPA ACADEMY is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls 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 Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and MEPA ACADEMY?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Maidstone and MAIDSTONE in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: 1,254. MEPA ACADEMY: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone Grammar School for Girls and MEPA ACADEMY rank in South East?
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is 66th of 679 and MEPA ACADEMY is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).