Longton Lane Community Primary School vs St Ann's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 962 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longton Lane Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
| Measure | Longton Lane Community Primary School St Helens, North West | St Ann's Church of England Primary School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1270 of 2,286 | #354 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9948 of 15,697 | #2953 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 284 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | St Helens | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longtonlane.st-helens.sch.uk | www.rainhillstanns.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Ann's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 40.9).
- •St Ann's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 61%).
- •St Ann's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •St Ann's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 284.
- •Longton Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Ann's Church of England Primary 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Longton Lane Community Primary School better than St Ann's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ann's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 40.9 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 Longton Lane Community Primary School and St Ann's Church of England Primary School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between St Helens and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longton Lane Community Primary School: 284. St Ann's Church of England Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longton Lane Community Primary School and St Ann's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Longton Lane Community Primary School is 1270th of 2,286 and St Ann's Church of England Primary School is 354th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).