Lorenden Preparatory School vs Ospringe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lorenden Preparatory School
Painters Forstal · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
113 students
Ospringe Church of England Primary School
Faversham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal, South East | Ospringe Church of England Primary School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1289 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #7352 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 113 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Painters Forstal | Faversham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lorenden.org | www.ospringeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ospringe Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 113.
- •Lorenden Preparatory School is a independent school while Ospringe Church of England 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 Lorenden Preparatory School better than Ospringe Church of England 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 Lorenden Preparatory School and Ospringe Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Painters Forstal and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lorenden Preparatory School: 113. Ospringe Church of England Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lorenden Preparatory School and Ospringe Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Lorenden Preparatory School is unranked and Ospringe Church of England Primary School is 1289th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).