Catforth Primary School vs Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 km 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
Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
| Measure | Catforth Primary School Preston, North West | Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 2,286 | #452 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10254 of 15,697 | #3867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 100 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 23% |
| 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.inskip.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 39.5).
- •Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 50%).
- •Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 8%).
- •Catforth Primary School is the larger school with 100 students compared with 60.
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 Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
On the Success Index (England), Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School ranks higher (70.3 vs 39.5 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 Catforth Primary School and Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catforth Primary School: 100. Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catforth Primary School and Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School rank in North West?
Catforth Primary School is 1308th of 2,286 and Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School is 452nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).