Archbishop Temple Church of England High School vs St Pius X Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 415 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students
St Pius X Preparatory School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
131 students
| Measure | Archbishop Temple Church of England High School Preston, North West | St Pius X Preparatory School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #49 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #513 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 891 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 891 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 46.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.archbishoptemple.com | www.stpiusx.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 131.
- •Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is a local authority school while St Pius X Preparatory School is a independent 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 Archbishop Temple Church of England High School better than St Pius X Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Archbishop Temple Church of England High School and St Pius X Preparatory School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School: 891. St Pius X Preparatory School: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Temple Church of England High School and St Pius X Preparatory School rank in North West?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is 49th of 536 and St Pius X Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).