Carr Hill High School vs Kirkham Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Hill High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
790 students
Kirkham Grammar School
Preston · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
670 students
| Measure | Carr Hill High School Preston, North West | Kirkham Grammar School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 536 | #362 of 536 |
| National rank | #2173 of 4,090 | #3013 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 790 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 790 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.6 |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carrhillschool.com | www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Carr Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 29.0).
- •Carr Hill High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 670.
- •Carr Hill High School is a academy school while Kirkham Grammar School is a independent 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 Carr Hill High School better than Kirkham Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Carr Hill High School ranks higher (45.8 vs 29.0 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 Carr Hill High School and Kirkham Grammar School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carr Hill High School: 790. Kirkham Grammar School: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carr Hill High School and Kirkham Grammar School rank in North West?
Carr Hill High School is 251st of 536 and Kirkham Grammar School is 362nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).