Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
44 students
| Measure | Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School Preston, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #3867 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 60 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 25% |
| 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.inskip.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-marysgreateccleston.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 54.2).
- •Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 23%).
- •Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 44.
- •Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston 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 Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?
On the Success Index (England), Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School ranks higher (70.3 vs 54.2 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 Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School: 60. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston rank in North West?
Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School is 452nd of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).