Harrietsham Church of England Primary School vs The Lenham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
The Lenham School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
820 students
| Measure | Harrietsham Church of England Primary School Maidstone, South East | The Lenham School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2283 of 2,471 | #529 of 679 |
| National rank | #13978 of 15,697 | #3316 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 393 | 820 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 820 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harrietsham.kent.sch.uk | www.thelenham.viat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Lenham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 20.0).
- •The Lenham School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 393.
- •Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Lenham School is a academy 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 Harrietsham Church of England Primary School better than The Lenham School?
On the Success Index (England), The Lenham School ranks higher (23.2 vs 20.0 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 Harrietsham Church of England Primary School and The Lenham School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School: 393. The Lenham School: 820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrietsham Church of England Primary School and The Lenham School rank in South East?
Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is 2283rd of 2,471 and The Lenham School is 529th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).