Broughton High School vs The Barlow RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 55 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
The Barlow RC High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
930 students
| Measure | Broughton High School Preston, North West | The Barlow RC High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 536 | #178 of 536 |
| National rank | #216 of 4,090 | #1513 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 932 | 930 |
| Pupils on roll | 932 | 930 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.3 | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.8% | 53.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89% | 72.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.47 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughtonhigh.co.uk | www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Broughton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 59.6).
- •Broughton High School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 930.
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 The Barlow RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton High School ranks higher (92.0 vs 59.6 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 The Barlow RC High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Preston and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton High School: 932. The Barlow RC High School: 930. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton High School and The Barlow RC High School rank in North West?
Broughton High School is 27th of 536 and The Barlow RC High School is 178th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).