Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School vs Steephill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.5 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
Steephill School
Longfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
| Measure | Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Dartford, South East | Steephill School Longfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #472 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #2506 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Dartford | Longfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hortonkirby.kent.sch.uk | www.steephill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 76.
- •Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Steephill School is a independent 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 Steephill 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 Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and Steephill School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Longfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School: 212. Steephill School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School and Steephill School rank in South East?
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is 472nd of 2,471 and Steephill School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).