Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School vs Tarleton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
Tarleton Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
674 students
| Measure | Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Preston, North West | Tarleton Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #327 of 2,286 | #164 of 536 |
| National rank | #2787 of 15,697 | #1423 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 81 | 674 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 674 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hoolesmprimary.co.uk | www.tarletonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 61.1).
- •Tarleton Academy is the larger school with 674 students compared with 81.
- •Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Tarleton Academy 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 Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School better than Tarleton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 61.1 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 Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School and Tarleton Academy?
About 1.5 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. Tarleton Academy: 674. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School and Tarleton Academy rank in North West?
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School is 327th of 2,286 and Tarleton Academy is 164th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).