Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton vs Kirkham Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
Kirkham Grammar School
Preston · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
670 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton Preston, North West | Kirkham Grammar School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #616 of 2,286 | #362 of 536 |
| National rank | #5216 of 15,697 | #3013 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 157 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.6 |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.family.lancs.sch.uk | www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 29.0).
- •Kirkham Grammar School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 157.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is a academy school while Kirkham Grammar School is a independent 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton better than Kirkham Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton ranks higher (63.1 vs 29.0 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton and Kirkham Grammar School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton: 157. Kirkham Grammar School: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton and Kirkham Grammar School rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton is 616th of 2,286 and Kirkham Grammar School is 362nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).