MEPA ACADEMY vs North Borough Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MEPA ACADEMY
MAIDSTONE · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
24 students
North Borough Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | MEPA ACADEMY MAIDSTONE, South East | North Borough Junior School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1673 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #9925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 24 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 350 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 48% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | MAIDSTONE | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mepaacademy.com/ | www.north-borough.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Borough Junior School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 24.
- •MEPA ACADEMY is a independent school while North Borough Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 MEPA ACADEMY better than North Borough Junior School?
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 MEPA ACADEMY and North Borough Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between MAIDSTONE and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
MEPA ACADEMY: 24. North Borough Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do MEPA ACADEMY and North Borough Junior School rank in South East?
MEPA ACADEMY is unranked and North Borough Junior School is 1673rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).