Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Queen's Drive Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
227 students
Queen's Drive Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Preston, North West | Queen's Drive Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #237 of 2,286 | #243 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1846 of 15,697 | #1897 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 227 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 18% |
| 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.fulwoodstpeters.co.uk/ | www.queensdriveschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (82.1 vs 81.7).
- •Queen's Drive Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 73%).
- •Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 18%).
- •Queen's Drive Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 227.
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, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Queen's Drive Primary 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 Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Queen's Drive Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 227. Queen's Drive Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Queen's Drive Primary School rank in North West?
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 237th of 2,286 and Queen's Drive Primary School is 243rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).