Preston Primary School

About Preston Primary School

Preston Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 122 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 133 places).

the school is led by headteacher Helen Clements, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 732nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 37 in Dover.

Preston Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 20 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

Preston Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (46 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Preston Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Science Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Preston Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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