Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Leyland, North West | Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #363 of 2,286 | #327 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3024 of 15,697 | #2787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 105 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 10% |
| 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 | Leyland | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brethertonschool.org.uk | www.hoolesmprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 74.8).
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 81.
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 Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 74.8 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 Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 105. Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 363rd of 2,286 and Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School is 327th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).