Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School vs Little Hoole Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
Little Hoole Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
186 students
| Measure | Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Preston, North West | Little Hoole Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #327 of 2,286 | #347 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2787 of 15,697 | #2898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 81 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.hoolesmprimary.co.uk | www.littlehoole.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (76.1 vs 75.5).
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 77%).
- •Little Hoole Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 81.
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 Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School better than Little Hoole 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 Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School and Little Hoole Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School: 81. Little Hoole Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School and Little Hoole Primary School rank in North West?
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School is 327th of 2,286 and Little Hoole Primary School is 347th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).