Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall vs Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 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
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Poulton-le-Fylde · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
820 students
| Measure | Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall Poulton-Le-Fylde, North West | Saint Aidan's Church of England High School Poulton-le-Fylde, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2008 of 2,286 | #156 of 536 |
| National rank | #14408 of 15,697 | #1363 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 164 | 820 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 820 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poulton-Le-Fylde | Poulton-le-Fylde |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carters.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-aidans.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Aidan's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 17.1).
- •Saint Aidan's Church of England High School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 164.
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 Saint Aidan's Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Aidan's Church of England High School ranks higher (62.5 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 Saint Aidan's Church of England High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Poulton-Le-Fylde and Poulton-le-Fylde in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall: 164. Saint Aidan's Church of England High School: 820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall and Saint Aidan's Church of England High School rank in North West?
Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall is 2008th of 2,286 and Saint Aidan's Church of England High School is 156th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).