Carr Hill High School vs Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 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
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
124 students
| Measure | Carr Hill High School Preston, North West | Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 536 | #1139 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2173 of 4,090 | #9023 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 790 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 790 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 62% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carrhillschool.com | www.weshamcofe.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (45.8 vs 45.2).
- •Carr Hill High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 124.
- •Carr Hill High School is a academy school while Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carr Hill High School and Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carr Hill High School: 790. Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carr Hill High School and Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Carr Hill High School is 251st of 536 and Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School is 1139th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).