Kirkham and Wesham Primary School vs Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
| Measure | Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Preston, North West | Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1945 of 2,286 | #168 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14183 of 15,697 | #1292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 21% |
| 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.kirkhamwesham.lancs.sch.uk | www.ribby.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 18.7).
- •Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 50%).
- •Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 152.
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 Kirkham and Wesham Primary School better than Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 18.7 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 Kirkham and Wesham Primary School and Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School: 187. Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkham and Wesham Primary School and Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School is 1945th of 2,286 and Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School is 168th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).