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New Line Learning Academy

Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

31.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
31.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
3.2%
Basics 9-5
16.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

31.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.746.4
2023/2433.946.4
2024/2531.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.660.00
2023/24-0.790.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.9%
EBacc APS
2.66
EBacc 9-5
3.5%
EBacc 9-4
6.1%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Five Acre Wood School
0.1 km away · Foundation special school
Outstanding
Maidstone Grammar School
1.8 km away · Foundation school
Good
King's Reach Education
1.87 km away · Other independent special school
Cornwallis Academy
2.24 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus
2.38 km away · Other independent school

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About New Line Learning Academy

New Line Learning Academy is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 59 responses), 64% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.7. The school has around 819 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QL | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for New Line Learning Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2019 — Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about New Line Learning Academy

What is New Line Learning Academy's Ofsted rating?
New Line Learning Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about New Line Learning Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 59 responses): 64% of parents would recommend New Line Learning Academy.
What are New Line Learning Academy's latest exam results?
New Line Learning Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is New Line Learning Academy located?
New Line Learning Academy is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME15 9QL).
How many pupils attend New Line Learning Academy?
New Line Learning Academy has around 819 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare New Line Learning Academy with other schools?
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