Hutton Church of England Grammar School vs Lathom High School : A Technology College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutton Church of England Grammar School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
807 students
Lathom High School : A Technology College
Skelmersdale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
806 students
| Measure | Hutton Church of England Grammar School Preston, North West | Lathom High School : A Technology College Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #121 of 536 | #370 of 536 |
| National rank | #1050 of 4,090 | #3043 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 807 | 806 |
| Pupils on roll | 807 | 806 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.7% | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | 58.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.37 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Preston | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.huttongrammar.org/ | lathomhighschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hutton Church of England Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 28.4).
- •Hutton Church of England Grammar School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 806.
- •Hutton Church of England Grammar School is boys and Lathom High School : A Technology College is co-educational.
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 Hutton Church of England Grammar School better than Lathom High School : A Technology College?
On the Success Index (England), Hutton Church of England Grammar School ranks higher (69.2 vs 28.4 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 Hutton Church of England Grammar School and Lathom High School : A Technology College?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Preston and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School: 807. Lathom High School : A Technology College: 806. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hutton Church of England Grammar School and Lathom High School : A Technology College rank in North West?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School is 121st of 536 and Lathom High School : A Technology College is 370th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).