Holme Slack Community Primary School vs Kennington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 988 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Kennington Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
246 students
| Measure | Holme Slack Community Primary School Preston, North West | Kennington Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1779 of 2,286 | #1159 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13196 of 15,697 | #9160 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holmeslackprimary.co.uk | www.kennington.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kennington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 24.9).
- •Kennington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •Kennington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Kennington Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 199.
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 Holme Slack Community Primary School better than Kennington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kennington Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 24.9 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 Holme Slack Community Primary School and Kennington Primary School?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme Slack Community Primary School: 199. Kennington Primary School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme Slack Community Primary School and Kennington Primary School rank in North West?
Holme Slack Community Primary School is 1779th of 2,286 and Kennington Primary School is 1159th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).