Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School vs Garstang Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
84 students
Garstang Community Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
750 students
| Measure | Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Garstang Community Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 2,286 | #190 of 536 |
| National rank | #3118 of 15,697 | #1674 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 84 | 750 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 750 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.johncross.lancs.sch.uk | garstangcommunityacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 55.9).
- •Garstang Community Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 84.
- •Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Garstang Community Academy 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 Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School better than Garstang Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 55.9 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 Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School and Garstang Community Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School: 84. Garstang Community Academy: 750. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School and Garstang Community Academy rank in North West?
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is 371st of 2,286 and Garstang Community Academy is 190th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).