Overton Church of England Primary School vs Painters Ash Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 113 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overton Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
Painters Ash Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
| Measure | Overton Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Painters Ash Primary School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #528 of 2,471 | #527 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2837 of 15,697 | #2823 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 391 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 17% |
| 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 | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.overtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.paintersashprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (75.8 vs 75.9).
- •Overton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 77%).
- •Painters Ash Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
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 Overton Church of England Primary School better than Painters Ash 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 Overton Church of England Primary School and Painters Ash Primary School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overton Church of England Primary School: 391. Painters Ash Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overton Church of England Primary School and Painters Ash Primary School rank in South East?
Overton Church of England Primary School is 528th of 2,471 and Painters Ash Primary School is 527th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).