Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge vs Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Preston, North West | Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1082 of 2,286 | #981 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8610 of 15,697 | #7938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 235 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | alstonlane.mecmat.org/ | www.stwilfridsrcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 47.2).
- •Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is the larger school with 235 students compared with 199.
- •Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is a academy school while Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge better than Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 47.2 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 Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge: 235. Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is 1082nd of 2,286 and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is 981st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).