Priory Fields School vs Vale View Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 406 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Fields School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
319 students
Vale View Community School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
| Measure | Priory Fields School Dover, South East | Vale View Community School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2310 of 2,471 | #2018 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14168 of 15,697 | #12277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 319 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 319 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 64.9% | 64.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.prioryfields.kent.sch.uk | www.vale-view.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Vale View Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 18.8).
- •Vale View Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •Vale View Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Priory Fields School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 222.
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 Priory Fields School better than Vale View Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Vale View Community School ranks higher (29.7 vs 18.8 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 Priory Fields School and Vale View Community School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Fields School: 319. Vale View Community School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Fields School and Vale View Community School rank in South East?
Priory Fields School is 2310th of 2,471 and Vale View Community School is 2018th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).