Lorenden Preparatory School vs Sheldwich Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 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
Sheldwich Primary School
Faversham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal, South East | Sheldwich Primary School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #122 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 113 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 246 |
| Free school meals | – | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 117.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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.sheldwich.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sheldwich Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 113.
- •Lorenden Preparatory School is a independent school while Sheldwich Primary 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 Lorenden Preparatory School better than Sheldwich 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 Sheldwich Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Painters Forstal and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lorenden Preparatory School: 113. Sheldwich Primary School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lorenden Preparatory School and Sheldwich Primary School rank in South East?
Lorenden Preparatory School is unranked and Sheldwich Primary School is 122nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).