Barton Junior School vs Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 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, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Barton Junior School Dover, South East | Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1717 of 2,471 | #2458 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10277 of 15,697 | #15558 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 55% | 60.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bartonjuniorschool.org/ | www.st-marys-dover.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 5.9).
- •Barton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 35%).
- •Barton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Barton Junior School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 161.
- •Barton Junior School is a academy school while Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Barton Junior School better than Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barton Junior School ranks higher (39.4 vs 5.9 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 Barton Junior School and Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Junior School: 202. Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Junior School and Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Barton Junior School is 1717th of 2,471 and Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2458th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).