Christ The King Catholic High School vs Frenchwood Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 363 m 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
Frenchwood Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic High School Preston, North West | Frenchwood Community Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #482 of 536 | #1959 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3800 of 4,090 | #14242 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 446 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 48.3% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.10 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ctk.lancs.sch.uk | www.frenchwood.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Frenchwood Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 15.1).
- •Christ The King Catholic High School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 326.
- •Christ The King Catholic High School is a academy school while Frenchwood Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Christ The King Catholic High School better than Frenchwood Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Frenchwood Community Primary School ranks higher (18.3 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 Frenchwood Community Primary School?
About 363 m 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. Frenchwood Community Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic High School and Frenchwood Community Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic High School is 482nd of 536 and Frenchwood Community Primary School is 1959th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).