Christ The King Catholic High School vs Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 976 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
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
136 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic High School Preston, North West | Imam Muhammad Zakariya School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #482 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3800 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 446 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 48.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic High School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 136.
- •Christ The King Catholic High School is a academy school while Imam Muhammad Zakariya 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 Christ The King Catholic High School better than Imam Muhammad Zakariya 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 Christ The King Catholic High School and Imam Muhammad Zakariya School?
About 976 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. Imam Muhammad Zakariya School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic High School and Imam Muhammad Zakariya School rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic High School is 482nd of 536 and Imam Muhammad Zakariya School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).