SchoolScoresCornwallis Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4HX
01622 743152 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
36% — 11 points below the Kent average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 38.6 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
217 pupils in this year group.
88% — 5 points below the Kent average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 88% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 41% | 56% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
72 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 12% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 18.9 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 99 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 19 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Sociology | 17 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| English Literature | 8 | 13% | 13% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Mathematics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), English Language and Literature, Design and Technology (Product Design), Geography, Government and Politics, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Business Studies:Single, Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
143 students in this year group.
76% — 4 points below the Kent average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 76% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 34% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
101 students in this year group.
35% — 23 points below the Kent average, and 25 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 35% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 1% | 20% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 25% | 35% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 201 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 283 |
| Of those, offered a place | 185 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 635 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.4% | 25.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 47% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 12% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.1% | 22.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 22% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 13.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- New Line Learning Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Maidstone Grammar School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 92% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Helens Montessori School 2.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Oakwood Park Grammar School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 93% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Augustine Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cornwallis Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cornwallis Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cornwallis Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Cornwallis Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 283 families put Cornwallis Academy as their first choice for 201 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 185 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135371.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.