Barnacre Road Primary School vs Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 208 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 St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Barnacre Road Primary School Longridge, North West | Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2010 of 2,286 | #981 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14420 of 15,697 | #7938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Longridge | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barnacreroadprimary.co.uk | www.stwilfridsrcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 17.0).
- •Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 41%).
- •Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Barnacre Road Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 199.
- •Barnacre Road Primary School is a academy school while Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Barnacre Road Primary School better than Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.2 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 St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 208 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 St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnacre Road Primary School and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Barnacre Road Primary School is 2010th of 2,286 and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is 981st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).