Charing Church of England Primary School vs The Lenham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charing Church of England Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
199 students
The Lenham School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
820 students
| Measure | Charing Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | The Lenham School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #790 of 2,471 | #529 of 679 |
| National rank | #4382 of 15,697 | #3316 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 820 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 820 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 142.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 15.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 43.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashford | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.charingschool.org.uk/ | www.thelenham.viat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Charing Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 23.2).
- •The Lenham School is the larger school with 820 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 Charing Church of England Primary School better than The Lenham School?
On the Success Index (England), Charing Church of England Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 23.2 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 Charing Church of England Primary School and The Lenham School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charing Church of England Primary School: 199. The Lenham School: 820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charing Church of England Primary School and The Lenham School rank in South East?
Charing Church of England Primary School is 790th of 2,471 and The Lenham School is 529th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).