Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School vs St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.6 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
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
| Measure | Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #826 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #6878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 39 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.caldervale.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 37.1).
- •St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is the larger school with 97 students compared with 39.
- •Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang 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 Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School better than St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang ranks higher (55.2 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 St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School: 39. St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School and St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang rank in North West?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School is unranked and St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is 826th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).