MEPA ACADEMY vs The Maplesden Noakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,418 students
| Measure | MEPA ACADEMY MAIDSTONE, South East | The Maplesden Noakes School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #477 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 24 | 1,418 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 1,418 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 48% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.5 |
| town | MAIDSTONE | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mepaacademy.com/ | www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Maplesden Noakes School is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 24.
- •MEPA ACADEMY is a independent school while The Maplesden Noakes 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 The Maplesden Noakes 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 The Maplesden Noakes School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between MAIDSTONE and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
MEPA ACADEMY: 24. The Maplesden Noakes School: 1,418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do MEPA ACADEMY and The Maplesden Noakes School rank in South East?
MEPA ACADEMY is unranked and The Maplesden Noakes School is 477th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).