Cheriton Primary School vs Overton Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 168 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheriton Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
Overton Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
| Measure | Cheriton Primary School Folkestone, South East | Overton Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 2,471 | #528 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6297 of 15,697 | #2837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 391 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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 | Folkestone | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheritonprimary.org.uk/ | www.overtonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Overton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 57.8).
- •Overton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •Overton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
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 Cheriton Primary School better than Overton Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 57.8 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 Cheriton Primary School and Overton Church of England Primary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheriton Primary School: 391. Overton Church of England Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheriton Primary School and Overton Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Cheriton Primary School is 1115th of 2,471 and Overton Church of England Primary School is 528th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).