Garstang Community Academy vs St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
| Measure | Garstang Community Academy Preston, North West | St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 536 | #826 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1674 of 4,090 | #6878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 750 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 750 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.9 vs 55.2).
- •Garstang Community Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 97.
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 St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?
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 Garstang Community Academy and St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garstang Community Academy: 750. St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garstang Community Academy and St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang rank in North West?
Garstang Community Academy is 190th of 536 and St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang is 826th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).