Corpus Christi Catholic High School vs Lowton Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
813 students
Lowton Church of England High School
Warrington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
814 students
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic High School Preston, North West | Lowton Church of England High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #129 of 536 | #207 of 536 |
| National rank | #1120 of 4,090 | #1836 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 813 | 814 |
| Pupils on roll | 813 | 814 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 38.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.2% | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.24 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ccc.lancs.sch.uk | www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 52.7).
- •Lowton Church of England High School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 813.
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 Corpus Christi Catholic High School better than Lowton Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), Corpus Christi Catholic High School ranks higher (67.7 vs 52.7 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 Corpus Christi Catholic High School and Lowton Church of England High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Preston and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School: 813. Lowton Church of England High School: 814. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic High School and Lowton Church of England High School rank in North West?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School is 129th of 536 and Lowton Church of England High School is 207th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).