Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School vs St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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 Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
135 students
| Measure | Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #66 of 2,286 | #58 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #531 of 15,697 | #477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 198 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 113.1% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| 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.st-mary-st-andrews.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.6 vs 93.2).
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 135.
- •Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham 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 St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham?
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 St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham?
About 1.2 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. St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham rank in North West?
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is 66th of 2,286 and St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham is 58th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).