Little Hoole Primary School vs Longton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Hoole Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
186 students
Longton Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Little Hoole Primary School Preston, North West | Longton Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #347 of 2,286 | #98 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2898 of 15,697 | #791 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 186 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| 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.littlehoole.lancs.sch.uk | www.longton.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 75.5).
- •Longton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 77%).
- •Longton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •Longton Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 186.
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 Little Hoole Primary School better than Longton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longton Primary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 75.5 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 Little Hoole Primary School and Longton Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Hoole Primary School: 186. Longton Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Hoole Primary School and Longton Primary School rank in North West?
Little Hoole Primary School is 347th of 2,286 and Longton Primary School is 98th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).