Clayton Brook Primary School vs Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Brook Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Clayton Brook Primary School Preston, North West | Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2248 of 2,286 | #1350 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15576 of 15,697 | #10531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 160 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 57% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk | www.cuerden.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 5.6).
- •Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 32%).
- •Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is the larger school with 195 students compared with 160.
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 Clayton Brook Primary School better than Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge ranks higher (38.2 vs 5.6 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 Clayton Brook Primary School and Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton Brook Primary School: 160. Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton Brook Primary School and Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge rank in North West?
Clayton Brook Primary School is 2248th of 2,286 and Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is 1350th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).