Ashbridge Independent School vs Penwortham Priory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
Penwortham Priory Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
| Measure | Ashbridge Independent School Preston, North West | Penwortham Priory Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #256 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2208 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 127 | 745 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 745 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk | www.priory.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Penwortham Priory Academy is the larger school with 745 students compared with 127.
- •Ashbridge Independent School is a independent school while Penwortham Priory Academy is a academy 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 Penwortham Priory Academy?
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 Penwortham Priory Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbridge Independent School: 127. Penwortham Priory Academy: 745. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbridge Independent School and Penwortham Priory Academy rank in North West?
Ashbridge Independent School is unranked and Penwortham Priory Academy is 256th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).