Preston Candover Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
Alton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
| Measure | Preston Candover Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East | St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School Alton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #157 of 2,471 | #567 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #677 of 15,697 | #3077 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 98 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 7% |
| 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 | Alton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.prestoncandover.hants.sch.uk | www.bentworth.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston Candover Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.1 vs 74.5).
- •Preston Candover Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 98.
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 Preston Candover Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Candover Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.1 vs 74.5 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 Preston Candover Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Alton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School: 98. St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston Candover Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School is 157th of 2,471 and St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School is 567th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).