Lorenden Preparatory School vs The Abbey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
The Abbey School
Faversham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,061 students
| Measure | Lorenden Preparatory School Painters Forstal, South East | The Abbey School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #587 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3606 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 113 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.6 |
| town | Painters Forstal | Faversham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lorenden.org | www.abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Abbey School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 113.
- •Lorenden Preparatory School is a independent school while The Abbey 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 The Abbey 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 The Abbey School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Painters Forstal and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lorenden Preparatory School: 113. The Abbey School: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lorenden Preparatory School and The Abbey School rank in South East?
Lorenden Preparatory School is unranked and The Abbey School is 587th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).