Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School vs Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 870 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
772 students
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Preston, North West | Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 536 | #1350 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1715 of 4,090 | #10531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 772 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 772 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.cuerden.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 38.2).
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 195.
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 Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School better than Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 38.2 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 Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School and Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School: 772. Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School and Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge rank in North West?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is 199th of 536 and Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is 1350th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).