Bentham Community Primary School vs Preston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 157 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentham Community Primary School
LANCASTER · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Preston Primary School
Hull · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
| Measure | Bentham Community Primary School LANCASTER, Yorkshire and the Humber | Preston Primary School Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1412 of 1,636 | #1223 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13958 of 15,697 | #12315 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | LANCASTER | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.benthamcpschool.org.uk/ | www.prestonprimaryschool.online/ |
The verdict
- •Preston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.5 vs 20.1).
- •Preston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 48%).
- •Preston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Bentham Community Primary School better than Preston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Primary School ranks higher (29.5 vs 20.1 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 Bentham Community Primary School and Preston Primary School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between LANCASTER and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentham Community Primary School: 147. Preston Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentham Community Primary School and Preston Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bentham Community Primary School is 1412th of 1,636 and Preston Primary School is 1223rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).