Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School vs Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 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
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #66 of 2,286 | #443 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #531 of 15,697 | #3766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113.1% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | 18% |
| 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-lawrence.lancs.sch.uk | www.ourlady-st-edwards.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 70.8).
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 64%).
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (35% vs 18%).
- •Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 216 students compared with 198.
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy 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 Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School better than Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 70.8 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 Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 3.8 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. Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is 66th of 2,286 and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is 443rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).