Corpus Christi Catholic High School vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 11 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
St Mary's Catholic High School
Leyland · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
813 students
| Measure | Corpus Christi Catholic High School Preston, North West | St Mary's Catholic High School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #129 of 536 | #198 of 536 |
| National rank | #1120 of 4,090 | #1712 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 813 | 813 |
| Pupils on roll | 813 | 813 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.2% | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.24 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ccc.lancs.sch.uk | lsmchs.com/ |
The verdict
- •Corpus Christi Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 55.1).
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 St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Corpus Christi Catholic High School ranks higher (67.7 vs 55.1 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 Corpus Christi Catholic High School and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Preston and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School: 813. St Mary's Catholic High School: 813. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corpus Christi Catholic High School and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School is 129th of 536 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 198th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).