Lostock Hall Community Primary School vs Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 498 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 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 Community Primary School Preston, North West | Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 2,286 | #1553 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4418 of 15,697 | #11834 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 422 | 341 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 341 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lostockhallcps.co.uk | www.ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 32.0).
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 48%).
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 341.
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 Community Primary School better than Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Hall Community Primary School ranks higher (67.3 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 Community Primary School and Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lostock Hall Community Primary School: 422. 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 Community Primary School and Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall rank in North West?
Lostock Hall Community Primary School is 526th of 2,286 and Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall is 1553rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).