Catforth Primary School vs Hope School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 765 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catforth Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
Hope School
Preston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
3 students
| Measure | Catforth Primary School Preston, North West | Hope School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1308 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #10254 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 100 | 3 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 3 |
| Free school meals | 15% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.catforthprimary.co.uk | www.educ8.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Catforth Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 3.
- •Catforth Primary School is a local authority school while Hope 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 Catforth Primary School better than Hope 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 Catforth Primary School and Hope School?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catforth Primary School: 100. Hope School: 3. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catforth Primary School and Hope School rank in North West?
Catforth Primary School is 1308th of 2,286 and Hope School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).