Highfield Priory School vs Preston Greenlands Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 995 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Priory School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Highfield Priory School Preston, North West | Preston Greenlands Community Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1938 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14154 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 182 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 191 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.highfieldpriory.co.uk | www.greenlands.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston Greenlands Community Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 182.
- •Highfield Priory School is a independent school while Preston Greenlands Community 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 Highfield Priory School better than Preston Greenlands Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highfield Priory School and Preston Greenlands Community Primary School?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Priory School: 182. Preston Greenlands Community Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Priory School and Preston Greenlands Community Primary School rank in North West?
Highfield Priory School is unranked and Preston Greenlands Community Primary School is 1938th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).