North Borough Junior School vs The Maplesden Noakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Borough Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,418 students
| Measure | North Borough Junior School Maidstone, South East | The Maplesden Noakes School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1673 of 2,471 | #477 of 679 |
| National rank | #9925 of 15,697 | #3007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 350 | 1,418 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 1,418 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.north-borough.kent.sch.uk/ | www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Borough Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 29.1).
- •The Maplesden Noakes School is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 350.
- •North Borough Junior School is a local authority 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 North Borough Junior School better than The Maplesden Noakes School?
On the Success Index (England), North Borough Junior School ranks higher (41.0 vs 29.1 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 North Borough Junior School and The Maplesden Noakes School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Borough Junior School: 350. The Maplesden Noakes School: 1,418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Borough Junior School and The Maplesden Noakes School rank in South East?
North Borough Junior School is 1673rd of 2,471 and The Maplesden Noakes School is 477th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).