Ashbridge Independent School vs Howick Church Endowed Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 275 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbridge Independent School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Ashbridge Independent School Preston, North West | Howick Church Endowed Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #97 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 127 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 103 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk | www.howick.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashbridge Independent School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 103.
- •Ashbridge Independent School is a independent school while Howick Church Endowed 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 Ashbridge Independent School better than Howick Church Endowed Primary 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 Ashbridge Independent School and Howick Church Endowed Primary School?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbridge Independent School: 127. Howick Church Endowed Primary School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbridge Independent School and Howick Church Endowed Primary School rank in North West?
Ashbridge Independent School is unranked and Howick Church Endowed Primary School is 97th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).