Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School vs Lostock Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km 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
Lostock Hall Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
759 students
| Measure | Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Preston, North West | Lostock Hall Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 536 | #154 of 536 |
| National rank | #1715 of 4,090 | #1343 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 772 | 759 |
| Pupils on roll | 772 | 759 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | 70.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.lostockhallacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 55.0).
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 759.
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is a local authority school while Lostock Hall Academy 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 Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School better than Lostock Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Hall Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 55.0 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 Lostock Hall Academy?
About 1.5 km 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. Lostock Hall Academy: 759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School and Lostock Hall Academy rank in North West?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is 199th of 536 and Lostock Hall Academy is 154th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).