Dover College vs Priory Fields School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 688 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
Priory Fields School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
319 students
| Measure | Dover College Dover, South East | Priory Fields School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #667 of 679 | #2310 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3997 of 4,090 | #14168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 242 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 319 |
| Free school meals | – | 64.9% |
| Capacity filled | 50.6% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.prioryfields.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory Fields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.8 vs 8.0).
- •Priory Fields School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 242.
- •Dover College is a independent school while Priory Fields School is a academy 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 Priory Fields School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory Fields School ranks higher (18.8 vs 8.0 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 Dover College and Priory Fields School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover College: 242. Priory Fields School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover College and Priory Fields School rank in South East?
Dover College is 667th of 679 and Priory Fields School is 2310th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).