Lostock Hall Academy vs Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 681 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lostock Hall Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
759 students
Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
| Measure | Lostock Hall Academy Preston, North West | Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 536 | #1553 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1343 of 4,090 | #11834 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 759 | 341 |
| Pupils on roll | 759 | 341 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lostockhallacademy.org/ | www.ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 32.0).
- •Lostock Hall Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 341.
- •Lostock Hall Academy is a academy school while Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall 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 Lostock Hall Academy better than Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Hall Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 32.0 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 Lostock Hall Academy and Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lostock Hall Academy: 759. Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall: 341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lostock Hall Academy and Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall rank in North West?
Lostock Hall Academy is 154th of 536 and Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall is 1553rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).