Abrar Academy vs St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 850 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abrar Academy
Preston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–21
81 students
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Abrar Academy Preston, North West | St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 536 | #1210 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #719 of 4,090 | #9484 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–21 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 193 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 36.8% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.saint-ignatius.com |
The verdict
- •Abrar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.9 vs 43.1).
- •St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 193 students compared with 81.
- •Abrar Academy is a independent school while St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Abrar Academy is boys and St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abrar Academy better than St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Abrar Academy ranks higher (76.9 vs 43.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abrar Academy and St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abrar Academy: 81. St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abrar Academy and St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Abrar Academy is 77th of 536 and St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1210th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).