Dover Park Primary School vs Nettlestone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Park Primary School
Ryde, Isle of Wight · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Nettlestone Primary School
Seaview · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
| Measure | Dover Park Primary School Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East | Nettlestone Primary School Seaview, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #944 of 2,471 | #1135 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5267 of 15,697 | #6405 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Ryde, Isle of Wight | Seaview |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.doverpark.co.uk | www.nettlestoneprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dover Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 57.3).
- •Dover Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •Nettlestone Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 204.
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 Park Primary School better than Nettlestone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Park Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 57.3 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 Park Primary School and Nettlestone Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ryde, Isle of Wight and Seaview in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover Park Primary School: 204. Nettlestone Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover Park Primary School and Nettlestone Primary School rank in South East?
Dover Park Primary School is 944th of 2,471 and Nettlestone Primary School is 1135th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).