Guston 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, 980 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Guston Church of England Primary School Dover, South East | St Richard's Catholic Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1698 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #10129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 191 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.guston.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-richards.kent.sch.uk |
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 Richard's Catholic 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 Guston Church of England Primary School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
How do Guston Church of England Primary School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Guston Church of England Primary School is unranked and St Richard's Catholic Primary School is 1698th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).