Barton Manor School vs The Priory Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 100 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Manor School
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
596 students
The Priory Church of England School
Dorking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
598 students
| Measure | Barton Manor School Canterbury, South East | The Priory Church of England School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #551 of 679 | #401 of 679 |
| National rank | #3428 of 4,090 | #2439 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 596 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 596 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 56.8% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Canterbury | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bartonmanor.org/ | thepriorycofe.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Priory Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 21.4).
- •The Priory Church of England School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 596.
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 Manor School better than The Priory Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), The Priory Church of England School ranks higher (40.5 vs 21.4 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 Manor School and The Priory Church of England School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Manor School: 596. The Priory Church of England School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Manor School and The Priory Church of England School rank in South East?
Barton Manor School is 551st of 679 and The Priory Church of England School is 401st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).