Aycliffe Community Primary School vs Dover College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aycliffe Community Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Dover College
Dover · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
242 students
| Measure | Aycliffe Community Primary School Dover, South East | Dover College Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2428 of 2,471 | #667 of 679 |
| National rank | #15239 of 15,697 | #3997 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 82 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 62.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 60.7% | 50.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 25.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aycliffecpschool.co.uk | www.dovercollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Aycliffe Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.1 vs 8.0).
- •Dover College is the larger school with 242 students compared with 82.
- •Aycliffe Community Primary School is a local authority school while Dover College is a independent 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 Aycliffe Community Primary School better than Dover College?
On the Success Index (England), Aycliffe Community Primary School ranks higher (10.1 vs 8.0 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 Aycliffe Community Primary School and Dover College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aycliffe Community Primary School: 82. Dover College: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aycliffe Community Primary School and Dover College rank in South East?
Aycliffe Community Primary School is 2428th of 2,471 and Dover College is 667th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).