Astor Secondary School vs St Martin's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 334 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astor Secondary School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
732 students
St Martin's School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Astor Secondary School Dover, South East | St Martin's School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 679 | #980 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4018 of 4,090 | #5459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 732 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 732 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 10.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 21.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | 22.8 | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.astorschool.com | www.stmartins.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Martin's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 6.9).
- •Astor Secondary School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 183.
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 Astor Secondary School better than St Martin's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Martin's School ranks higher (61.9 vs 6.9 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 Astor Secondary School and St Martin's School?
About 334 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astor Secondary School: 732. St Martin's School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astor Secondary School and St Martin's School rank in South East?
Astor Secondary School is 673rd of 679 and St Martin's School is 980th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).