Cottam Primary School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 951 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottam Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
192 students
| Measure | Cottam Primary School Preston, North West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1783 of 2,286 | #958 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13212 of 15,697 | #7796 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 308 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 109.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.cottam.lancs.sch.uk | www.holy-family.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 24.8).
- •Cottam Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 192.
- •Cottam Primary School is a local authority school while Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston is a academy 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 Cottam Primary School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston ranks higher (50.8 vs 24.8 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 Cottam Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottam Primary School: 308. Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottam Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston rank in North West?
Cottam Primary School is 1783rd of 2,286 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston is 958th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).