Archbishop Temple Church of England High School vs Kennington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 639 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students
Kennington Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
246 students
| Measure | Archbishop Temple Church of England High School Preston, North West | Kennington Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 536 | #1159 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #513 of 4,090 | #9160 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 891 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 891 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.archbishoptemple.com | www.kennington.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Temple Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 44.6).
- •Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 246.
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 Archbishop Temple Church of England High School better than Kennington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Temple Church of England High School ranks higher (82.7 vs 44.6 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 Archbishop Temple Church of England High School and Kennington Primary School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School: 891. Kennington Primary School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Temple Church of England High School and Kennington Primary School rank in North West?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is 49th of 536 and Kennington Primary School is 1159th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).