Corpus Christi Catholic High School vs Sherwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Sherwood Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic High School Preston, North West | Sherwood Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #129 of 536 | #70 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1120 of 4,090 | #561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 813 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 813 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ccc.lancs.sch.uk | www.sherwood.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 67.7).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic High School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 425.
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 Sherwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherwood Primary School ranks higher (92.4 vs 67.7 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 Sherwood Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School: 813. Sherwood Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic High School and Sherwood Primary School rank in North West?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School is 129th of 536 and Sherwood Primary School is 70th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).