Lenham Primary School vs Platts Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenham Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Platts Heath Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
| Measure | Lenham Primary School Maidstone, South East | Platts Heath Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2232 of 2,471 | #1858 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13652 of 15,697 | #11111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| 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 | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lenham.kent.sch.uk | plattsheathkentsch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Platts Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 22.2).
- •Platts Heath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 47%).
- •Platts Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Lenham Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 61.
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 Lenham Primary School better than Platts Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Platts Heath Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 22.2 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 Lenham Primary School and Platts Heath Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lenham Primary School: 204. Platts Heath Primary School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lenham Primary School and Platts Heath Primary School rank in South East?
Lenham Primary School is 2232nd of 2,471 and Platts Heath Primary School is 1858th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).