 because they are expected to innovate particularly in the fields of ICT, enterprise and work related learning.In 2014 the Cornwallis Academy achieved 47% in the 5 A*-C performance indicator including English and maths GCSEs  which is below both Kent and National figures, and in 2013 only 3% of students achieved the English baccalaureate.Its performance including maths and English is at about the Kent and national averages and similar to performance in previous years before it became an Academy.