Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School vs Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School Preston, North West | Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1891 of 2,286 | #327 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13886 of 15,697 | #2787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.allsaintshwb.co.uk/ | www.hoolesmprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 20.6).
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 35%).
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 81.
- •Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School is a academy school while Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School better than Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 20.6 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 Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School and Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School: 178. Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School and Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School is 1891st of 2,286 and Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School is 327th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).