Freckleton Church of England Primary School vs Merton Bank Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freckleton Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
Merton Bank Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Freckleton Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Merton Bank Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 2,286 | #2250 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #828 of 15,697 | #15578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 193 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.freckleton.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.mertonbank.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Freckleton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 5.6).
- •Freckleton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 28%).
- •Freckleton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
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 Freckleton Church of England Primary School better than Merton Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Freckleton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 5.6 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 Freckleton Church of England Primary School and Merton Bank Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Preston and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freckleton Church of England Primary School: 193. Merton Bank Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freckleton Church of England Primary School and Merton Bank Primary School rank in North West?
Freckleton Church of England Primary School is 106th of 2,286 and Merton Bank Primary School is 2250th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).