Longridge High School vs Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 757 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longridge High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
810 students
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Longridge High School Preston, North West | Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 536 | #981 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2198 of 4,090 | #7938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 810 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | lhs.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stwilfridsrcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 45.5).
- •Longridge High School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 199.
- •Longridge High School is a academy school while Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Longridge High School better than Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.2 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 High School and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 757 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longridge High School: 810. Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longridge High School and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Longridge High School is 255th of 536 and Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School is 981st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).