Dartford Science & Technology College vs Westgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 563 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
Westgate Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Dartford Science & Technology College Dartford, South East | Westgate Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #283 of 679 | #469 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1522 of 4,090 | #2469 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 857 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 857 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.westgateprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Westgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.0 vs 59.4).
- •Dartford Science & Technology College is the larger school with 857 students compared with 209.
- •Dartford Science & Technology College is a local authority school while Westgate Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dartford Science & Technology College is girls and Westgate Primary School 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 Westgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westgate Primary School ranks higher (78.0 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 Westgate Primary School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Science & Technology College: 857. Westgate Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Science & Technology College and Westgate Primary School rank in South East?
Dartford Science & Technology College is 283rd of 679 and Westgate Primary School is 469th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).