St Augustine Academy vs Thomas Knyvett College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 70 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
Thomas Knyvett College
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
671 students
| Measure | St Augustine Academy Maidstone, South East | Thomas Knyvett College Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #592 of 679 | #516 of 679 |
| National rank | #3626 of 4,090 | #3238 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 673 | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | 673 | 671 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 63.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.1% | 30.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.6% | 46% |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidstone | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saa.woodard.co.uk/ | thomasknyvett.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Knyvett College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 18.9).
- •St Augustine Academy is the larger school with 673 students compared with 671.
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 Thomas Knyvett College?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Knyvett College ranks higher (24.2 vs 18.9 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 St Augustine Academy and Thomas Knyvett College?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine Academy: 673. Thomas Knyvett College: 671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine Academy and Thomas Knyvett College rank in South East?
St Augustine Academy is 592nd of 679 and Thomas Knyvett College is 516th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).