Priory Fields School vs White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 869 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
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
| Measure | Priory Fields School Dover, South East | White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2310 of 2,471 | #2302 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14168 of 15,697 | #14104 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 319 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 319 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 64.9% | 62.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.prioryfields.kent.sch.uk | www.whitecliffsprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (18.8 vs 19.3).
- •White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 53%).
- •Priory Fields School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Priory Fields School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 277.
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 White Cliffs Primary and Nursery 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 Priory Fields School and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Fields School: 319. White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Fields School and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Priory Fields School is 2310th of 2,471 and White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is 2302nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).