New Line Learning Academy vs Park Way 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.
New Line Learning Academy
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
826 students
Park Way Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
| Measure | New Line Learning Academy Maidstone, South East | Park Way Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #651 of 679 | #2194 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3923 of 4,090 | #13413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 826 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 826 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.newlinelearning.com/ | www.park-way.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.8 vs 11.3).
- •New Line Learning Academy is the larger school with 826 students compared with 307.
- •New Line Learning Academy is a academy school while Park Way Primary 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 New Line Learning Academy better than Park Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Way Primary School ranks higher (23.8 vs 11.3 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 New Line Learning Academy and Park Way Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Line Learning Academy: 826. Park Way Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Line Learning Academy and Park Way Primary School rank in South East?
New Line Learning Academy is 651st of 679 and Park Way Primary School is 2194th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).