Fleetdown Primary Academy vs St Paul's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
636 students
St Paul's Church of England Academy
St Leonards-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
634 students
| Measure | Fleetdown Primary Academy Dartford, South East | St Paul's Church of England Academy St Leonards-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1571 of 2,471 | #1065 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9155 of 15,697 | #5989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 636 | 634 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 634 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Dartford | St Leonards-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fleetdown.kent.sch.uk | www.stpaulsceacademy.org |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 44.6).
- •St Paul's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •St Paul's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Fleetdown Primary Academy is the larger school with 636 students compared with 634.
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 Fleetdown Primary Academy better than St Paul's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Church of England Academy ranks higher (59.3 vs 44.6 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 Fleetdown Primary Academy and St Paul's Church of England Academy?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Dartford and St Leonards-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fleetdown Primary Academy: 636. St Paul's Church of England Academy: 634. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fleetdown Primary Academy and St Paul's Church of England Academy rank in South East?
Fleetdown Primary Academy is 1571st of 2,471 and St Paul's Church of England Academy is 1065th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).