Barton Junior School vs Dover Christ Church Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Junior School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
202 students
Dover Christ Church Academy
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
761 students
| Measure | Barton Junior School Dover, South East | Dover Christ Church Academy Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1717 of 2,471 | #661 of 679 |
| National rank | #10277 of 15,697 | #3975 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 202 | 761 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 761 |
| Free school meals | 55% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 8.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 27.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bartonjuniorschool.org/ | www.dccacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Barton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 9.4).
- •Dover Christ Church Academy is the larger school with 761 students compared with 202.
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 Barton Junior School better than Dover Christ Church Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barton Junior School ranks higher (39.4 vs 9.4 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 Barton Junior School and Dover Christ Church Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Junior School: 202. Dover Christ Church Academy: 761. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Junior School and Dover Christ Church Academy rank in South East?
Barton Junior School is 1717th of 2,471 and Dover Christ Church Academy is 661st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).