Longridge Church of England Primary School vs Longridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 638 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longridge Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Longridge High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
810 students
| Measure | Longridge Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Longridge High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 2,286 | #255 of 536 |
| National rank | #2584 of 15,697 | #2198 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 200 | 810 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 810 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longridge-cofe.lancs.sch.uk | lhs.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longridge Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 45.5).
- •Longridge High School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 200.
- •Longridge Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Longridge High School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Longridge Church of England Primary School better than Longridge High School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge Church of England Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 45.5 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 Longridge Church of England Primary School and Longridge High School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longridge Church of England Primary School: 200. Longridge High School: 810. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longridge Church of England Primary School and Longridge High School rank in North West?
Longridge Church of England Primary School is 307th of 2,286 and Longridge High School is 255th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).