Harris Primary School vs Queen's Drive Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Queen's Drive Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | Harris Primary School Preston, North West | Queen's Drive Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #898 of 2,286 | #243 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7425 of 15,697 | #1897 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 246 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 18% |
| 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.harris.lancs.sch.uk | www.queensdriveschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's Drive Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.7 vs 52.6).
- •Queen's Drive Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 63%).
- •Queen's Drive Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 6%).
- •Queen's Drive Primary School is the larger school with 434 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 Queen's Drive Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's Drive Primary School ranks higher (81.7 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 Queen's Drive Primary 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. Queen's Drive Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary School and Queen's Drive Primary School rank in North West?
Harris Primary School is 898th of 2,286 and Queen's Drive Primary School is 243rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).