Dartford Bridge Community Primary School vs St Anselm's Catholic 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.
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
| Measure | Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Dartford, South East | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #281 of 2,471 | #305 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1346 of 15,697 | #1504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 473 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 17% |
| 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 | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | dartfordbridgecps.com | www.st-anselms.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dartford Bridge Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 84.5).
- •Dartford Bridge Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 17%).
- •Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 211.
- •Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is a academy school while St Anselm's Catholic 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 Dartford Bridge Community Primary School better than St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dartford Bridge Community Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 84.5 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 Dartford Bridge Community Primary School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School: 473. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Bridge Community Primary School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is 281st of 2,471 and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is 305th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).