St Augustine Academy vs St Helens Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine Academy
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
673 students
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–12
45 students
| Measure | St Augustine Academy Maidstone, South East | St Helens Montessori School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #592 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3626 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–12 |
| Students | 673 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 673 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 34.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saa.woodard.co.uk/ | www.sthelensmontessori.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Augustine Academy is the larger school with 673 students compared with 45.
- •St Augustine Academy is a academy school while St Helens Montessori School is a independent 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 St Augustine Academy better than St Helens Montessori 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 St Augustine Academy and St Helens Montessori School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine Academy: 673. St Helens Montessori School: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine Academy and St Helens Montessori School rank in South East?
St Augustine Academy is 592nd of 679 and St Helens Montessori School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).