Preston Primary School vs The Links Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
The Links Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
159 students
| Measure | Preston Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | The Links Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #82 of 811 | #84 of 811 |
| National rank | #1617 of 15,697 | #1673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 20% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.prestonprimary.co.uk/ | www.thelinksprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (83.6 vs 83.2).
- •Preston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 80%).
- •The Links Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
- •Preston Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 159.
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 Preston Primary School better than The Links Primary 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 Preston Primary School and The Links Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston Primary School: 226. The Links Primary School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston Primary School and The Links Primary School rank in North East?
Preston Primary School is 82nd of 811 and The Links Primary School is 84th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).