Cottam Primary School vs Ingol Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
Ingol Community Primary School
PRESTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Cottam Primary School Preston, North West | Ingol Community Primary School PRESTON, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1783 of 2,286 | #637 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13212 of 15,697 | #5400 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 308 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 23% |
| 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.ingol.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ingol Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 24.8).
- •Ingol Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 45%).
- •Ingol Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 0%).
- •Cottam Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 208.
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 Ingol Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ingol Community Primary School ranks higher (62.1 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 Ingol Community Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Preston and PRESTON in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottam Primary School: 308. Ingol Community Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottam Primary School and Ingol Community Primary School rank in North West?
Cottam Primary School is 1783rd of 2,286 and Ingol Community Primary School is 637th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).