Kirkham Grammar School vs Stonyhurst College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 28 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
Stonyhurst College
Clitheroe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
680 students
| Measure | Kirkham Grammar School Preston, North West | Stonyhurst College Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #362 of 536 | #411 of 536 |
| National rank | #3013 of 4,090 | #3371 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 670 | 680 |
| Pupils on roll | 670 | 680 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 29.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | 2.32 |
| A level points per entry | 31.6 | 42.3 |
| town | Preston | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk | www.stonyhurst.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkham Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.0 vs 22.3).
- •Stonyhurst College is the larger school with 680 students compared with 670.
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 Stonyhurst College?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkham Grammar School ranks higher (29.0 vs 22.3 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 Stonyhurst College?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Preston and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkham Grammar School: 670. Stonyhurst College: 680. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkham Grammar School and Stonyhurst College rank in North West?
Kirkham Grammar School is 362nd of 536 and Stonyhurst College is 411th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).