Harris Primary School vs Our Lady's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
902 students
| Measure | Harris Primary School Preston, North West | Our Lady's Catholic High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #898 of 2,286 | #126 of 536 |
| National rank | #7425 of 15,697 | #1112 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 246 | 902 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 902 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harris.lancs.sch.uk | www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 52.6).
- •Our Lady's Catholic High School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 246.
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 Harris Primary School better than Our Lady's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 52.6 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 Harris Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary School: 246. Our Lady's Catholic High School: 902. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary School and Our Lady's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Harris Primary School is 898th of 2,286 and Our Lady's Catholic High School is 126th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).