How many pupils does Preston Primary School have?

Preston Primary School has 122 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Preston Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Preston Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Preston Primary School?

Preston Primary School is located at Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB.

Preston Primary School

Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB

Not rated

Inspected 24 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

122

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Preston Primary School

Preston Primary School is a community school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 122 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 122 / 133 (92%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 June 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.2%

Free school meals

2.3%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

16.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

9.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.53

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

6.36

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£46,574

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↓ −£472 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,885

Spend per pupil

£6,944

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB
Phone: 01227722235
Executive Headteacher: Helen Clements
Website: www.prestonprimary.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Preston Primary School?: Preston Primary School is a community school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Preston Primary School have?: Preston Primary School has 122 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Preston Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Preston Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Preston Primary School?: Preston Primary School is located at Mill Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB.

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