The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.6
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.59
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 217 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,328
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 33.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- FUTURE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha McMahon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Cornwallis Academy a selective school?
No. Cornwallis Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cornwallis Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cornwallis Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cornwallis Academy?
Cornwallis Academy currently has 1,328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cornwallis Academy take?
Cornwallis Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cornwallis Academy?
Cornwallis Academy is in Maidstone, ME17 4HX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cornwallis Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Cornwallis Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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