Dover College vs Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 689 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover College
Dover · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
242 students
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Dover College Dover, South East | Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #667 of 679 | #2458 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3997 of 4,090 | #15558 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 242 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 161 |
| Free school meals | – | 60.2% |
| Capacity filled | 50.6% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dovercollege.org.uk | www.st-marys-dover.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dover College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.0 vs 5.9).
- •Dover College is the larger school with 242 students compared with 161.
- •Dover College is a independent school while Dover, St Mary's Church of England 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 Dover College better than Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dover College ranks higher (8.0 vs 5.9 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 Dover College and Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover College: 242. Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover College and Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Dover College is 667th of 679 and Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2458th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).