Ashbridge Independent School vs Hutton Church of England Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Hutton Church of England Grammar School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
807 students
| Measure | Ashbridge Independent School Preston, North West | Hutton Church of England Grammar School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #121 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #1050 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 127 | 807 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 807 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 80.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk | www.huttongrammar.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hutton Church of England Grammar School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 127.
- •Ashbridge Independent School is a independent school while Hutton Church of England Grammar School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ashbridge Independent School is co-educational and Hutton Church of England Grammar School is boys.
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 Hutton Church of England Grammar 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 Hutton Church of England Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbridge Independent School: 127. Hutton Church of England Grammar School: 807. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbridge Independent School and Hutton Church of England Grammar School rank in North West?
Ashbridge Independent School is unranked and Hutton Church of England Grammar School is 121st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).