Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School vs Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
124 students
Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
| Measure | Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1139 of 2,286 | #168 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9023 of 15,697 | #1292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 124 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 62% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 21% |
| 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.weshamcofe.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.ribby.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 45.2).
- •Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 4%).
- •Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 124.
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 Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School better than Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 45.2 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 Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School and Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School: 124. Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School and Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School is 1139th of 2,286 and Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School is 168th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).