Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge vs Lostock Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Lostock Hall Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
759 students
| Measure | Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Preston, North West | Lostock Hall Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1350 of 2,286 | #154 of 536 |
| National rank | #10531 of 15,697 | #1343 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 195 | 759 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 759 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cuerden.lancs.sch.uk | www.lostockhallacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 38.2).
- •Lostock Hall Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 195.
- •Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is a local authority school while Lostock Hall Academy 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 Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge better than Lostock Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Hall Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 38.2 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 Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge and Lostock Hall Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge: 195. Lostock Hall Academy: 759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge and Lostock Hall Academy rank in North West?
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is 1350th of 2,286 and Lostock Hall Academy is 154th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).