Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall vs Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall
Poulton-Le-Fylde · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
93 students
| Measure | Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde, North West | Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2008 of 2,286 | #549 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14408 of 15,697 | #4666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 164 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Poulton-Le-Fylde | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carters.lancs.sch.uk | www.pillingstjohns.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 17.1).
- •Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 46%).
- •Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is the larger school with 164 students compared with 93.
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 Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall better than Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (66.0 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 Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall and Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Poulton-Le-Fylde and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall: 164. Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall and Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is 2008th of 2,286 and Pilling St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 549th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).