Highfield Priory School vs St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 200 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
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
| Measure | Highfield Priory School Preston, North West | St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1716 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #12806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 182 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 196 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.smgprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 196 students compared with 182.
- •Highfield Priory School is a independent school while St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy 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 St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston?
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 St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Priory School: 182. St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Priory School and St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Highfield Priory School is unranked and St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1716th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).