Barnacre Road Primary School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.9 km 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Barnacre Road Primary School Longridge, North West | St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2010 of 2,286 | #461 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14420 of 15,697 | #3924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 17.0).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 41%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Barnacre Road Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 104.
- •Barnacre Road Primary School is a academy school while St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh 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 Barnacre Road Primary School better than St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh ranks higher (70.0 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Longridge and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnacre Road Primary School: 201. St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnacre Road Primary School and St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh rank in North West?
Barnacre Road Primary School is 2010th of 2,286 and St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh is 461st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).