Garstang Community Academy vs Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garstang Community Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
750 students
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Garstang Community Academy Preston, North West | Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 536 | #1024 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1674 of 4,090 | #8205 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 750 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 750 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | garstangcommunityacademy.com/ | www.sthelens.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Garstang Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 49.1).
- •Garstang Community Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 169.
- •Garstang Community Academy is a academy school while Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Garstang Community Academy better than Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Garstang Community Academy ranks higher (55.9 vs 49.1 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 Garstang Community Academy and Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garstang Community Academy: 750. Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garstang Community Academy and Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Garstang Community Academy is 190th of 536 and Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1024th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).