Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford vs West Hill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 413 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
542 students
| Measure | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Dartford, South East | West Hill Primary Academy Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #123 of 2,471 | #924 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #515 of 15,697 | #5144 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 219 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 12% |
| 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 | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.our-ladys.kent.sch.uk | www.west-hill.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 63.5).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 68%).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 12%).
- •West Hill Primary Academy is the larger school with 542 students compared with 219.
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is a local authority school while West Hill Primary Academy is a academy 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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford better than West Hill Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford ranks higher (92.8 vs 63.5 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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford and West Hill Primary Academy?
About 413 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford: 219. West Hill Primary Academy: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford and West Hill Primary Academy rank in South East?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is 123rd of 2,471 and West Hill Primary Academy is 924th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).