Ingol Community Primary School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingol Community Primary School
PRESTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | Ingol Community Primary School PRESTON, North West | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #637 of 2,286 | #858 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5400 of 15,697 | #7106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| 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.ingol.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.st-anthonys.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ingol Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 54.0).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 316 students compared with 208.
- •Ingol Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 Ingol Community Primary School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Ingol Community Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 54.0 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 Ingol Community Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between PRESTON and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ingol Community Primary School: 208. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ingol Community Primary School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Ingol Community Primary School is 637th of 2,286 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston is 858th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).