Barnacre Road Primary School vs Longridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 963 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnacre Road Primary School
Longridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Longridge High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
810 students
| Measure | Barnacre Road Primary School Longridge, North West | Longridge High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2010 of 2,286 | #255 of 536 |
| National rank | #14420 of 15,697 | #2198 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 201 | 810 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 810 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Longridge | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barnacreroadprimary.co.uk | lhs.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 17.0).
- •Longridge High School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 201.
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 Barnacre Road Primary School better than Longridge High School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge High School ranks higher (45.5 vs 17.0 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 Barnacre Road Primary School and Longridge High School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Longridge and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnacre Road Primary School: 201. Longridge High School: 810. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnacre Road Primary School and Longridge High School rank in North West?
Barnacre Road Primary School is 2010th of 2,286 and Longridge High School is 255th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).