Barton Junior School vs St Richard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 582 m 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
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Barton Junior School Dover, South East | St Richard's Catholic Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1717 of 2,471 | #1698 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10277 of 15,697 | #10129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 55% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 69% |
| 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-richards.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.4 vs 40.1).
- •St Richard's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 66%).
- •Barton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Barton Junior School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 191.
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 St Richard's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barton Junior School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Junior School: 202. St Richard's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Junior School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Barton Junior School is 1717th of 2,471 and St Richard's Catholic Primary School is 1698th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).