Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School vs Preston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
Preston Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
129 students
| Measure | Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | Preston Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1540 of 2,471 | #1103 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8958 of 15,697 | #6206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 129 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 129 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashckschool.org | www.prestonprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Preston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 45.5).
- •Preston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 54%).
- •Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 129.
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 Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School better than Preston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 45.5 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 Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School and Preston Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School: 183. Preston Primary School: 129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School and Preston Primary School rank in South East?
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School is 1540th of 2,471 and Preston Primary School is 1103rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).