Deepdale Community Primary School vs St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 487 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Deepdale Community Primary School Preston, North West | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1366 of 2,286 | #756 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10660 of 15,697 | #6337 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 696 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 696 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.st-gregorysps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 37.7).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 62%).
- •Deepdale Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Deepdale Community Primary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 206.
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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks higher (57.7 vs 37.7 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deepdale Community Primary School: 696. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deepdale Community Primary School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Deepdale Community Primary School is 1366th of 2,286 and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston is 756th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).