Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School vs Cawthorne's Endowed School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 8.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
39 students
Cawthorne's Endowed School
Lancaster · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
34 students
| Measure | Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Cawthorne's Endowed School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 39 | 34 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 34 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 65.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.caldervale.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.abbeystead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cawthorne's Endowed School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 37.1).
- •Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 39 students compared with 34.
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 Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School better than Cawthorne's Endowed School?
On the Success Index (England), Cawthorne's Endowed School ranks higher (45.4 vs 37.1 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 Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School and Cawthorne's Endowed School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School: 39. Cawthorne's Endowed School: 34. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School and Cawthorne's Endowed School rank in North West?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School is unranked and Cawthorne's Endowed School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).