Ditton Church of England Junior School vs Lunsford 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.
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Aylesford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
211 students
Lunsford Primary School
Aylesford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Ditton Church of England Junior School Aylesford, South East | Lunsford Primary School Aylesford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2303 of 2,471 | #2401 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14111 of 15,697 | #15040 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Aylesford | Aylesford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ditton-jun.kent.sch.uk | www.lunsford.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ditton Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.2 vs 12.0).
- •Ditton Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 35%).
- •Ditton Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Ditton Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 202.
- •Ditton Church of England Junior School is a academy school while Lunsford 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 Ditton Church of England Junior School better than Lunsford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditton Church of England Junior School ranks higher (19.2 vs 12.0 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 Ditton Church of England Junior School and Lunsford Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aylesford and Aylesford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditton Church of England Junior School: 211. Lunsford Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditton Church of England Junior School and Lunsford Primary School rank in South East?
Ditton Church of England Junior School is 2303rd of 2,471 and Lunsford Primary School is 2401st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).