Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School vs Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
218 students
| Measure | Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #300 of 2,286 | #364 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2518 of 15,697 | #3026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 7% |
| 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.oliversons.co.uk | www.grimsargh-st-michaels.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 74.8).
- •Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 199.
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 Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School better than Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 74.8 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 Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School and Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School: 199. Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School and Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School is 300th of 2,286 and Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 364th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).