St John's Church of England Primary School vs The Gateway Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Primary School
Dorking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
The Gateway Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Primary School Dorking, South East | The Gateway Primary Academy Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2425 of 2,471 | #235 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15218 of 15,697 | #1100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 30% |
| 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 | Dorking | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohnsdorking.uk | www.gateway-pri.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Gateway Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 10.4).
- •The Gateway Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 33%).
- •The Gateway Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 0%).
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 John's Church of England Primary School better than The Gateway Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Gateway Primary Academy ranks higher (87.6 vs 10.4 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 John's Church of England Primary School and The Gateway Primary Academy?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Dorking and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Primary School: 210. The Gateway Primary Academy: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Primary School and The Gateway Primary Academy rank in South East?
St John's Church of England Primary School is 2425th of 2,471 and The Gateway Primary Academy is 235th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).