Preston Primary School
Canterbury, CT3 1HB · Kent · primary school
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192nd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Preston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drama Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 133. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What other activities are available for children interested in the arts?
What Ofsted said about Preston Primary School
Overview
Preston Primary School is described as an exceptional institution where pupils are “great ambassadors” and thrive as “well-rounded, articulate and confident individuals.” The report highlights an “ambitious, innovative and inspiring curriculum” that caters effectively to all learners, including those with special educational needs, within a culture defined by care, kindness, and high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “extremely carefully considered and structured,” ensuring all pupils have access to full learning opportunities and “effective and tailored adaptations.”
- Teachers are “highly skilled,” delivering lessons with “interesting, exciting activities” that foster reflective, independent learners who are “secure in their subject-specific knowledge and skills.”
- Reading is a high priority, with staff teaching phonics “very well” so children quickly develop early reading skills and become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and “impeccable” conduct, upholding the school’s ‘RICH’ values of being respectful, inclusive, creative, and hardworking.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils showing great respect for different faiths and cultures, and having a “really strong voice” in school life.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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