Christ The King Catholic High School vs Eden Boys' School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
446 students
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
615 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic High School Preston, North West | Eden Boys' School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #482 of 536 | #111 of 536 |
| National rank | #3800 of 4,090 | #967 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 446 | 615 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 615 |
| Free school meals | 48.3% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.3% | 67.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43% | 79% |
| EBacc average points | 3.10 | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ctk.lancs.sch.uk | www.edenboyspreston.com |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 15.1).
- •Eden Boys' School, Preston is the larger school with 615 students compared with 446.
- •Christ The King Catholic High School is co-educational and Eden Boys' School, Preston is boys.
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 Christ The King Catholic High School better than Eden Boys' School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Preston ranks higher (71.2 vs 15.1 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 Christ The King Catholic High School and Eden Boys' School, Preston?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic High School: 446. Eden Boys' School, Preston: 615. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic High School and Eden Boys' School, Preston rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic High School is 482nd of 536 and Eden Boys' School, Preston is 111th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).