Deepdale Community Primary School vs Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 931 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deepdale Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
696 students
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
PRESTON · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
281 students
| Measure | Deepdale Community Primary School Preston, North West | Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School PRESTON, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 2,286 | #1784 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10660 of 15,697 | #13222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 696 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 696 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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.deepdalecommunityprimary.co.uk | www.ramjs.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Deepdale Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 24.8).
- •Deepdale Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 49%).
- •Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Deepdale Community Primary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 281.
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 Deepdale Community Primary School better than Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Deepdale Community Primary School ranks higher (37.7 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 Deepdale Community Primary School and Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Preston and PRESTON in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deepdale Community Primary School: 696. Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deepdale Community Primary School and Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School rank in North West?
Deepdale Community Primary School is 1366th of 2,286 and Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School is 1784th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).