Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
47 students
| Measure | Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School Preston, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #545 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #4622 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 47 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 47 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.whitechapel.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.claughtonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 66.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 79%).
- •Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School is the larger school with 103 students compared with 47.
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 Whitechapel Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock ranks higher (68.5 vs 66.2 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 Whitechapel Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School: 103. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock: 47. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock rank in North West?
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School is 545th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).