Lache Primary School vs The Catholic High School, Chester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lache Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
The Catholic High School, Chester
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
797 students
| Measure | Lache Primary School Chester, North West | The Catholic High School, Chester Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2207 of 2,286 | #212 of 536 |
| National rank | #15435 of 15,697 | #1888 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 169 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 65.5% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.4 |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lache.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.christofidelis.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Catholic High School, Chester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 7.9).
- •The Catholic High School, Chester is the larger school with 797 students compared with 169.
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 Lache Primary School better than The Catholic High School, Chester?
On the Success Index (England), The Catholic High School, Chester ranks higher (51.9 vs 7.9 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 Lache Primary School and The Catholic High School, Chester?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lache Primary School: 169. The Catholic High School, Chester: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lache Primary School and The Catholic High School, Chester rank in North West?
Lache Primary School is 2207th of 2,286 and The Catholic High School, Chester is 212th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).