Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
LONGFIELD · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
103 students
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
212 students
| Measure | Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School LONGFIELD, South East | Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #477 of 2,471 | #472 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2542 of 15,697 | #2506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 103 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 18% |
| 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 | LONGFIELD | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fawkham.kent.sch.uk | www.hortonkirby.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (77.6 vs 77.8).
- •Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 73%).
- •Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 103.
- •Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Horton Kirby Church of England 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 Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between LONGFIELD and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 103. Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 477th of 2,471 and Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is 472nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).