Bysing Wood Primary School vs Lorenden Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bysing Wood Primary School
Faversham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
245 students
Lorenden Preparatory School
Painters Forstal · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
| Measure | Bysing Wood Primary School Faversham, South East | Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2449 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #15434 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 53.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Faversham | Painters Forstal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bysing-wood.kent.sch.uk | www.lorenden.org |
The verdict
- •Bysing Wood Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 113.
- •Bysing Wood Primary School is a academy school while Lorenden Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bysing Wood Primary School better than Lorenden Preparatory 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 Bysing Wood Primary School and Lorenden Preparatory School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Faversham and Painters Forstal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bysing Wood Primary School: 245. Lorenden Preparatory School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bysing Wood Primary School and Lorenden Preparatory School rank in South East?
Bysing Wood Primary School is 2449th of 2,471 and Lorenden Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).