Istead Rise Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Gravesend, South East DA13 9HG · Kent
#546 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#2946 of 15,697 nationally
About Istead Rise Primary School
Istead Rise Primary School is a academy primary located in Gravesend, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 211 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 75.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 546th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 211; capacity filled 100.5%.
There are 35 schools in Gravesend; Istead Rise Primary School ranks 5th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)83%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)13.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Istead Rise Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 211
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 83%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Istead Rise Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Longfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students · 2.2 km away
Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students · 2.5 km away
Painters Ash Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students · 2.5 km away
Shears Green Junior School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
493 students · 2.6 km away
Shears Green Infant School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
258 students · 2.6 km away
King's Farm Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
468 students · 2.6 km away
Singlewell Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
402 students · 2.7 km away
Leigh Academy Longfield
Longfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
992 students · 2.9 km away
Northfleet School for Girls
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,312 students · 2.9 km away
Saint George's Church of England School
Gravesend · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,631 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Medmerry Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Leigh Academy Oaks
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
Shorne Church of England Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
Brookwood Primary School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Istead Rise Primary School a good school?
Istead Rise Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 75.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #546 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Istead Rise Primary School rank in South East?
Istead Rise Primary School ranks #546 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #2946 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Istead Rise Primary School?
Istead Rise Primary School had 211 students in 2025.
Is Istead Rise Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Istead Rise Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Istead Rise Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Istead Rise Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.