Frenchwood Community Primary School vs Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 725 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frenchwood Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
136 students
| Measure | Frenchwood Community Primary School Preston, North West | Imam Muhammad Zakariya School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1959 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #14242 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 326 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | www.frenchwood.lancs.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Frenchwood Community Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 136.
- •Frenchwood Community Primary School is a local authority school while Imam Muhammad Zakariya School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Frenchwood Community Primary School better than Imam Muhammad Zakariya School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Frenchwood Community Primary School and Imam Muhammad Zakariya School?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frenchwood Community Primary School: 326. Imam Muhammad Zakariya School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frenchwood Community Primary School and Imam Muhammad Zakariya School rank in North West?
Frenchwood Community Primary School is 1959th of 2,286 and Imam Muhammad Zakariya School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).