Kirkham Grammar School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
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.
Kirkham Grammar School
Preston · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
670 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
| Measure | Kirkham Grammar School Preston, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #362 of 536 | #1514 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3013 of 4,090 | #11619 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 670 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 670 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.6 | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk | www.st-josephs-kirkham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 29.0).
- •Kirkham Grammar School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 100.
- •Kirkham Grammar School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham 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 Kirkham Grammar School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham ranks higher (33.1 vs 29.0 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 Kirkham Grammar School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkham Grammar School: 670. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkham Grammar School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham rank in North West?
Kirkham Grammar School is 362nd of 536 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is 1514th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).