English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston vs St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West | St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1670 of 2,286 | #931 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12532 of 15,697 | #7666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.englishmartyrs.lancs.sch.uk/ | stleossouthmead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 28.4).
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 41%).
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
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 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston better than St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?
On the Success Index (England), St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community ranks higher (51.5 vs 28.4 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 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Preston and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston: 229. St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community rank in North West?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1670th of 2,286 and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is 931st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).