Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs St Richard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 748 m 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Dover, South East | St Richard's Catholic Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2458 of 2,471 | #1698 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15558 of 15,697 | #10129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 60.2% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marys-dover.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-richards.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Richard's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 5.9).
- •St Richard's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 35%).
- •St Richard's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 161.
- •Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Richard's Catholic Primary 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Richard's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.1 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School?
About 748 m 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2458th of 2,471 and St Richard's Catholic Primary School is 1698th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).