Holme Slack Community Primary School vs Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
PRESTON · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
281 students
| Measure | Holme Slack Community Primary School Preston, North West | Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School PRESTON, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1779 of 2,286 | #1784 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13196 of 15,697 | #13222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 199 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 6% |
| 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.holmeslackprimary.co.uk | www.ramjs.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.9 vs 24.8).
- •Holme Slack Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 49%).
- •Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 199.
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 Holme Slack Community Primary School better than Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior 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 Holme Slack Community Primary School and Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Preston and PRESTON in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme Slack Community Primary School: 199. Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme Slack Community Primary School and Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School rank in North West?
Holme Slack Community Primary School is 1779th of 2,286 and Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School is 1784th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).