Longridge High School vs St Cecilia's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 191 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
St Cecilia's RC High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
| Measure | Longridge High School Preston, North West | St Cecilia's RC High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 536 | #218 of 536 |
| National rank | #2198 of 4,090 | #1905 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 810 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | lhs.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-cecilias.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 45.5).
- •Longridge High School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 581.
- •Longridge High School is a academy school while St Cecilia's RC High 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 St Cecilia's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cecilia's RC High School ranks higher (51.5 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 St Cecilia's RC High School?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longridge High School: 810. St Cecilia's RC High School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longridge High School and St Cecilia's RC High School rank in North West?
Longridge High School is 255th of 536 and St Cecilia's RC High School is 218th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).