The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Helen Clements (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Primary School?
Preston Primary School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Primary School take?
Preston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Primary School?
Preston Primary School is in Canterbury, CT3 1HB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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