North Waltham Primary School vs Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Waltham Primary School
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | North Waltham Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Preston Candover Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #276 of 2,471 | #157 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1331 of 15,697 | #677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 139 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 67.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| 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 | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northwaltham.hants.sch.uk | www.prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Preston Candover Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.1 vs 85.7).
- •North Waltham Primary School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 98.
- •North Waltham Primary School is a academy school while Preston Candover 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 North Waltham Primary School better than Preston Candover Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Candover Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.1 vs 85.7 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 North Waltham Primary School and Preston Candover Church of England Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Waltham Primary School: 139. Preston Candover Church of England Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Waltham Primary School and Preston Candover Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
North Waltham Primary School is 276th of 2,471 and Preston Candover Church of England Primary School is 157th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).