Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge vs Walton-Le-Dale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Preston, North West | Walton-Le-Dale High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1350 of 2,286 | #465 of 536 |
| National rank | #10531 of 15,697 | #3725 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 195 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cuerden.lancs.sch.uk | www.wldhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 17.1).
- •Walton-Le-Dale High School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 195.
- •Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is a local authority school while Walton-Le-Dale High School 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 Walton-Le-Dale High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge ranks higher (38.2 vs 17.1 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 Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge and Walton-Le-Dale High School?
About 1.3 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. Walton-Le-Dale High School: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge and Walton-Le-Dale High School rank in North West?
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge is 1350th of 2,286 and Walton-Le-Dale High School is 465th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).