Fulwood Academy vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 863 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulwood Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
973 students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | Fulwood Academy Preston, North West | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 536 | #858 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3024 of 4,090 | #7106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 973 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fulwoodacademy.co.uk/ | www.st-anthonys.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 28.8).
- •Fulwood Academy is the larger school with 973 students compared with 316.
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 Fulwood Academy better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks higher (54.0 vs 28.8 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 Fulwood Academy and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulwood Academy: 973. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulwood Academy and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Fulwood Academy is 366th of 536 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston is 858th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).