Ashton Community Science College vs Ingol Community Primary 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.
Ashton Community Science College
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
837 students
Ingol Community Primary School
PRESTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Ashton Community Science College Preston, North West | Ingol Community Primary School PRESTON, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #281 of 536 | #637 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2361 of 4,090 | #5400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 837 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 837 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | PRESTON |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.ingol.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ingol Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 41.7).
- •Ashton Community Science College is the larger school with 837 students compared with 208.
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 Ashton Community Science College better than Ingol Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ingol Community Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 41.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashton Community Science College and Ingol Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Preston and PRESTON in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Community Science College: 837. Ingol Community Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Community Science College and Ingol Community Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton Community Science College is 281st of 536 and Ingol Community Primary School is 637th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).