St Anselm's Catholic Primary School vs Temple Hill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 228 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
850 students
| Measure | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Dartford, South East | Temple Hill Primary Academy Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 2,471 | #2037 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1504 of 15,697 | #12475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 850 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 850 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 1% |
| 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.st-anselms.kent.sch.uk/ | www.temple-hill.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 28.8).
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 60%).
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 1%).
- •Temple Hill Primary Academy is the larger school with 850 students compared with 211.
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Temple 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 St Anselm's Catholic Primary School better than Temple Hill Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Anselm's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 28.8 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 St Anselm's Catholic Primary School and Temple Hill Primary Academy?
About 228 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 211. Temple Hill Primary Academy: 850. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anselm's Catholic Primary School and Temple Hill Primary Academy rank in South East?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is 305th of 2,471 and Temple Hill Primary Academy is 2037th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).