Bilsborrow John Cross 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, 3.7 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
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
135 students
| Measure | Bilsborrow John Cross 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) | 74 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #371 of 2,286 | #58 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3118 of 15,697 | #477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 84 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.johncross.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-mary-st-andrews.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 74.2).
- •St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham is the larger school with 135 students compared with 84.
- •Bilsborrow John Cross 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 Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School better than St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham ranks higher (93.2 vs 74.2 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 St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham?
About 3.7 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. St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School and St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham rank in North West?
Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School is 371st 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).