Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School vs St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
212 students
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Swanley Village · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Dartford, South East | St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Swanley Village, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #472 of 2,471 | #358 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2506 of 15,697 | #1790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 19% |
| 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 | Swanley Village |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hortonkirby.kent.sch.uk | www.st-pauls-swanley.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 77.8).
- •Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 75%).
- •St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 18%).
- •Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 107.
- •Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School better than St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 77.8 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 Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Swanley Village in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School: 212. St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is 472nd of 2,471 and St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 358th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).