Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School vs Broughton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Broughton High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
932 students
| Measure | Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Broughton High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #66 of 2,286 | #27 of 536 |
| National rank | #531 of 15,697 | #216 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 198 | 932 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 932 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 113.1% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 89% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-lawrence.lancs.sch.uk | www.broughtonhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.6 vs 92.0).
- •Broughton High School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 198.
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 Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School better than Broughton High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and Broughton High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School: 198. Broughton High School: 932. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and Broughton High School rank in North West?
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is 66th of 2,286 and Broughton High School is 27th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).