Cornwallis Academy
Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cornwallis Academy is a secondary school in Maidstone for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 7th of 12 secondary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2017, report published 12 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 January 2023
Pupils are happy and safe. They embrace the Cornwallis 'SMILE' ethos with its aim to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all pupils to be successful. Relationships are supportive, and pupils say that teachers are kind and helpful. A strong sense of community permeates the whole school. Leaders have extremely high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils' conduct around the school and in classrooms is calm and orderly. Pupils confirm that behaviour is dealt with fairly and consistently. They show respect and tolerance for one another. Year 11 prefects support younger pupils with their reading. Sixth-form students run an anti- bullying club (ABC) offering a safe space for pupils to talk. The school's personal development provision actively supports pupils' welfare and well- being. High aspirations are encouraged through a well-established careers programme. Sixth-form students get help with university applications. They benefit from visiting speakers and university links. As a result, increasing numbers proceed to further and higher education. The school offers an extensive range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities. A large number of pupils are enrolled on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils appreciate opportunities to broaden their outlook through trips, scholarships, community-focused initiatives and charitable events.
What the school should improve
- The uptake of modern foreign languages is not high enough. As a result, the number of pupils taking the full EBacc is below government expectations. Leaders should continue their efforts to increase the uptake of languages, raise the profile of the subject and ensure that the EBacc is at the heart of the curriculum in line with the Department for Education's ambition.
- The quality of education is not yet securely and consistently embedded across all subjects. Further work is needed to ensure that the implementation of the curriculum in all subjects is secure. Leaders should continue to ensure that the very best practice which already exists is shared across all subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
179 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
72 students
Average A level grade D, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,402 pupils on roll, with places for 1,825
Schools near Cornwallis Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 61.1 |
| New Line Learning Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 32.2 |
| Maidstone Grammar School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 68.4 |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 68.9 |
| St Augustine Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FUTURE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Joe Sutton
- Phone
- 01622743152
- Address
- Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4HX
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 135371
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.