Istead Rise Primary School vs Painters Ash Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Istead Rise Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Painters Ash Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
| Measure | Istead Rise Primary School Gravesend, South East | Painters Ash Primary School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #546 of 2,471 | #527 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2946 of 15,697 | #2823 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| 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 | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.paintersashprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (75.2 vs 75.9).
- •Istead Rise Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 77%).
- •Painters Ash Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Painters Ash Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 211.
- •Istead Rise Primary School is a academy school while Painters Ash Primary School is a local authority 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 Istead Rise Primary School better than Painters Ash Primary 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 Istead Rise Primary School and Painters Ash Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Istead Rise Primary School: 211. Painters Ash Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Istead Rise Primary School and Painters Ash Primary School rank in South East?
Istead Rise Primary School is 546th of 2,471 and Painters Ash Primary School is 527th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).