Sandling Primary School vs The Maplesden Noakes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandling Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
The Maplesden Noakes School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,418 students
| Measure | Sandling Primary School Maidstone, South East | The Maplesden Noakes School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #896 of 2,471 | #477 of 679 |
| National rank | #4975 of 15,697 | #3007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 421 | 1,418 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 1,418 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.sandling.kent.sch.uk/ | www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 29.1).
- •The Maplesden Noakes School is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 421.
- •Sandling Primary 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 Sandling Primary School better than The Maplesden Noakes School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandling Primary School ranks higher (64.4 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 Sandling Primary School and The Maplesden Noakes School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandling Primary School: 421. The Maplesden Noakes School: 1,418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandling Primary School and The Maplesden Noakes School rank in South East?
Sandling Primary School is 896th of 2,471 and The Maplesden Noakes School is 477th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).