Howick Church Endowed Primary School vs Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
282 students
| Measure | Howick Church Endowed Primary School Preston, North West | Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 2,286 | #878 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #755 of 15,697 | #7297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 103 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 9% |
| 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.howick.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-teresas-penwortham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Howick Church Endowed Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 53.2).
- •Howick Church Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 56%).
- •Howick Church Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 9%).
- •Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 103.
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 Howick Church Endowed Primary School better than Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Howick Church Endowed Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 53.2 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 Howick Church Endowed Primary School and Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howick Church Endowed Primary School: 103. Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howick Church Endowed Primary School and Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Howick Church Endowed Primary School is 97th of 2,286 and Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is 878th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).