St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 298 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dartford, London | St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Dartford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 1,720 | #810 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #504 of 15,697 | #4854 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 211 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-josephs.bexley.sch.uk | www.st-paulinus.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 65.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 67%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 11%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 203.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 65.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 211. St Paulinus Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Paulinus Church of England Primary School rank in London?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 77th of 1,720 and St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is 810th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).