Preston Primary School
Preston Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Canterbury, CT3, run by Kent council. It has 129 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 June 2025): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 24 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 63 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 11 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 19 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 129 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 13.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.39% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.28% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
- Wingham Primary School
- Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School
- St Faith's At Ash School Limited
- Chislet Church of England Primary School
- Water Meadows Primary School
- Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
- Monkton Church of England Primary School