Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School vs Lydden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
111 students
Lydden Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
| Measure | Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School Dover, South East | Lydden Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1182 of 2,471 | #1245 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6664 of 15,697 | #7081 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 111 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 50.5% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.3% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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.eythorne-elvington.kent.sch.uk | www.lydden.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 54.1).
- •Lydden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 68%).
- •Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 68.
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 Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School better than Lydden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 54.1 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 Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School and Lydden Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School: 111. Lydden Primary School: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School and Lydden Primary School rank in South East?
Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School is 1182nd of 2,471 and Lydden Primary School is 1245th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).