Hutton Church of England Grammar School vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
246 students
| Measure | Hutton Church of England Grammar School Preston, North West | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #121 of 536 | #209 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1050 of 4,090 | #1579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 807 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 807 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.1% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.huttongrammar.org/ | www.longton-st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 69.2).
- •Hutton Church of England Grammar School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 246.
- •Hutton Church of England Grammar School is boys and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton 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 St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton ranks higher (83.9 vs 69.2 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 Hutton Church of England Grammar School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School: 807. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hutton Church of England Grammar School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton rank in North West?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School is 121st of 536 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is 209th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).