Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge vs St Cecilia's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.9 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
St Cecilia's RC High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
| Measure | Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Preston, North West | St Cecilia's RC High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1082 of 2,286 | #218 of 536 |
| National rank | #8610 of 15,697 | #1905 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 235 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | alstonlane.mecmat.org/ | www.st-cecilias.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 47.2).
- •St Cecilia's RC High School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 235.
- •Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is a academy school while St Cecilia's RC High 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 St Cecilia's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cecilia's RC High School ranks higher (51.5 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 St Cecilia's RC High School?
About 1.9 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. St Cecilia's RC High School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge and St Cecilia's RC High School rank in North West?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is 1082nd of 2,286 and St Cecilia's RC High School is 218th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).