Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School vs Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School Preston, North West | Higher Walton Church of England Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 2,286 | #1154 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #489 of 15,697 | #9136 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 184 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.bgl.lancs.sch.uk | www.walton.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 44.7).
- •Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 81.
- •Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School is a academy school while Higher Walton Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School better than Higher Walton Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School ranks higher (93.0 vs 44.7 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 Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School and Higher Walton Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School: 184. Higher Walton Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School and Higher Walton Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School is 60th of 2,286 and Higher Walton Church of England Primary School is 1154th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).