Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Basingstoke, South East RG25 2EE · Hampshire
#157 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#677 of 15,697 nationally
About Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School is a local authority primary located in Basingstoke, in the Hampshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 98 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 91.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 157th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 98; capacity filled 67.6%.
There are 50 schools in Basingstoke; Preston Candover Church of England Primary School ranks 3rd of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)29%
- 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%)5.1%
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 Preston Candover Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 98
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 67.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 29%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
Alton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students · 5.9 km away
North Waltham Primary School
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
139 students · 6.5 km away
Hounsome Fields Primary School
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
29 students · 6.6 km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
634 students · 6.8 km away
Cliddesden Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students · 7.0 km away
Medstead Church of England Primary School
Alton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students · 7.2 km away
Hatch Warren Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students · 7.4 km away
Hatch Warren Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
248 students · 7.4 km away
Manor Field Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
214 students · 7.7 km away
Manor Field Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
149 students · 7.7 km away
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Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
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Woolhampton C.E. Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preston Candover Church of England Primary School a good school?
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 91.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #157 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 Preston Candover Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School ranks #157 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #677 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Preston Candover Church of England Primary School?
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School had 98 students in 2025.
Is Preston Candover Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Preston Candover Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Preston Candover Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.