Castle Primary School vs River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 171 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
River Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Fareham, South East | River Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1043 of 2,471 | #1684 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5897 of 15,697 | #10005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 384 | 384 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 384 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Fareham | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.river.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 40.7).
- •Castle Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •Castle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
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 Castle Primary School better than River Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 40.7 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 Castle Primary School and River Primary School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 384. River Primary School: 384. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and River Primary School rank in South East?
Castle Primary School is 1043rd of 2,471 and River Primary School is 1684th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).