Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School vs Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.0 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
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #371 of 2,286 | #1024 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3118 of 15,697 | #8205 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 84 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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.johncross.lancs.sch.uk | www.sthelens.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 49.1).
- •Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 65%).
- •Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 84.
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 Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 49.1 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 Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.0 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. Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School and Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is 371st of 2,286 and Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1024th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).