Cottam Primary School vs Pool House Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Pool House Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Cottam Primary School Preston, North West | Pool House Community Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1783 of 2,286 | #668 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13212 of 15,697 | #5618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 308 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.poolhouse.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pool House Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 24.8).
- •Pool House Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 45%).
- •Pool House Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Cottam Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 182.
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 Pool House Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pool House Community Primary School ranks higher (61.2 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 Pool House Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottam Primary School: 308. Pool House Community Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottam Primary School and Pool House Community Primary School rank in North West?
Cottam Primary School is 1783rd of 2,286 and Pool House Community Primary School is 668th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).