Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 0 m 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students
| Measure | Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School Preston, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #60 of 2,286 | #330 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #489 of 15,697 | #2793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 184 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.stjosephsbrindle.com/ |
The verdict
- •Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 76.1).
- •Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 83.
- •Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
On the Success Index (England), Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School ranks higher (93.0 vs 76.1 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 Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School: 184. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle rank in North West?
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School is 60th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle is 330th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).