Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
199 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
| Measure | Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #710 of 2,286 | #1514 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5926 of 15,697 | #11619 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 199 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | stmichaelscofe.net | www.st-josephs-kirkham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 33.1).
- •Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 100.
- •Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 33.1 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 St Michael's Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 199. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham rank in North West?
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 710th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is 1514th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).