Guston Church of England Primary School vs St Edmund's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 917 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guston Church of England Primary School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
644 students
| Measure | Guston Church of England Primary School Dover, South East | St Edmund's Catholic School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #508 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 644 |
| Free school meals | – | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.guston.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-edmunds.com |
The verdict
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 Guston Church of England Primary School better than St Edmund's Catholic 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 Guston Church of England Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic School?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
How do Guston Church of England Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic School rank in South East?
Guston Church of England Primary School is unranked and St Edmund's Catholic School is 508th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).