Ashbridge Independent School vs Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
| Measure | Ashbridge Independent School Preston, North West | Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #878 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 127 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 282 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.st-teresas-penwortham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 127.
- •Ashbridge Independent School is a independent school while Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic 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 Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic 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 Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
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, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbridge Independent School and Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Ashbridge Independent School is unranked and Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is 878th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).