Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 55 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 2,286 | #1297 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #531 of 15,697 | #10199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113.1% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | 9% |
| 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 | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-lawrence.lancs.sch.uk | www.stjosephs-upton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 39.8).
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 55%).
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (35% vs 9%).
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton?
On the Success Index (England), Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 39.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Preston and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School: 198. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton rank in North West?
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is 66th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton is 1297th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).