MEPA ACADEMY vs South Borough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
South Borough Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | MEPA ACADEMY MAIDSTONE, South East | South Borough Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #613 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 24 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 448 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 48% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.southboroughprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •South Borough Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 24.
- •MEPA ACADEMY is a independent school while South Borough Primary School is a academy 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 South Borough Primary 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 South Borough Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between MAIDSTONE and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
MEPA ACADEMY: 24. South Borough Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do MEPA ACADEMY and South Borough Primary School rank in South East?
MEPA ACADEMY is unranked and South Borough Primary School is 613th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).