Dartford Science & Technology College vs West Hill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 596 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartford Science & Technology College
Dartford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
857 students
West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
542 students
| Measure | Dartford Science & Technology College Dartford, South East | West Hill Primary Academy Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 679 | #924 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1522 of 4,090 | #5144 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 857 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 857 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.8 | – |
| town | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dstc.kent.sch.uk | www.west-hill.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Hill Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 59.4).
- •Dartford Science & Technology College is the larger school with 857 students compared with 542.
- •Dartford Science & Technology College is a local authority school while West Hill Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dartford Science & Technology College is girls and West Hill Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Science & Technology College better than West Hill Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Hill Primary Academy ranks higher (63.5 vs 59.4 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 Dartford Science & Technology College and West Hill Primary Academy?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Science & Technology College: 857. West Hill Primary Academy: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Science & Technology College and West Hill Primary Academy rank in South East?
Dartford Science & Technology College is 283rd of 679 and West Hill Primary Academy is 924th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).