Ethelbert Road Primary School vs Lorenden Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethelbert Road Primary School
Faversham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Lorenden Preparatory School
Painters Forstal · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
| Measure | Ethelbert Road Primary School Faversham, South East | Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #253 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1194 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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.ethelbert-road.kent.sch.uk | www.lorenden.org |
The verdict
- •Ethelbert Road Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 113.
- •Ethelbert Road Primary School is a local authority 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 Ethelbert Road 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 Ethelbert Road Primary School and Lorenden Preparatory School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Faversham and Painters Forstal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ethelbert Road Primary School: 209. Lorenden Preparatory School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ethelbert Road Primary School and Lorenden Preparatory School rank in South East?
Ethelbert Road Primary School is 253rd of 2,471 and Lorenden Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).