Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School vs Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 430 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
95 students
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
772 students
| Measure | Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2255 of 2,286 | #199 of 536 |
| National rank | #15586 of 15,697 | #1715 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 95 | 772 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 772 |
| Free school meals | 49.5% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 56.5% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.staidansprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 5.4).
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 95.
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 Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School better than Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 5.4 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 Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School and Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 430 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School: 95. Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School: 772. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School and Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School is 2255th of 2,286 and Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is 199th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).