Eldon Primary School vs The Roebuck School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 704 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eldon Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
The Roebuck School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | Eldon Primary School Preston, North West | The Roebuck School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2082 of 2,286 | #1950 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14773 of 15,697 | #14208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | eldonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.roebuck.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Roebuck School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.6 vs 14.3).
- •The Roebuck School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 26%).
- •The Roebuck School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •The Roebuck School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 239.
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 Eldon Primary School better than The Roebuck School?
On the Success Index (England), The Roebuck School ranks higher (18.6 vs 14.3 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 Eldon Primary School and The Roebuck School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eldon Primary School: 239. The Roebuck School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eldon Primary School and The Roebuck School rank in North West?
Eldon Primary School is 2082nd of 2,286 and The Roebuck School is 1950th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).