Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs St Edmund's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
644 students
| Measure | Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Dover, South East | St Edmund's Catholic School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2458 of 2,471 | #508 of 679 |
| National rank | #15558 of 15,697 | #3196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 161 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 644 |
| Free school meals | 60.2% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marys-dover.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-edmunds.com |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 5.9).
- •St Edmund's Catholic School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 161.
- •Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Edmund's Catholic 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, St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than St Edmund's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's Catholic School ranks higher (24.9 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, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 161. St Edmund's Catholic School: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic School rank in South East?
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2458th of 2,471 and St Edmund's Catholic School is 508th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).