Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School vs Walton-Le-Dale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 565 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
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Preston, North West | Walton-Le-Dale High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 536 | #465 of 536 |
| National rank | #1715 of 4,090 | #3725 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 772 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 772 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.8% | 39% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 2.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.wldhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 17.1).
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 688.
- •Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is a local authority school while Walton-Le-Dale High School 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 Walton-Le-Dale High School?
On the Success Index (England), Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 17.1 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 Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School and Walton-Le-Dale High School?
About 565 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. Walton-Le-Dale High School: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School and Walton-Le-Dale High School rank in North West?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is 199th of 536 and Walton-Le-Dale High School is 465th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).