Broughton High School vs Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
932 students
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Broughton High School Preston, North West | Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #27 of 536 | #443 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #216 of 4,090 | #3766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 932 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 932 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughtonhigh.co.uk | www.ourlady-st-edwards.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Broughton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 70.8).
- •Broughton High School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 216.
- •Broughton High School is a local authority school while Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 Broughton High School better than Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton High School ranks higher (92.0 vs 70.8 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 Broughton High School and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton High School: 932. Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton High School and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Broughton High School is 27th of 536 and Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston is 443rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).