Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School vs The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 832 m 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
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1139 of 2,286 | #130 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9023 of 15,697 | #1012 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 124 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 62% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.willows.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 45.2).
- •The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is the larger school with 208 students compared with 124.
- •Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham 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 Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School better than The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham?
On the Success Index (England), The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham ranks higher (88.3 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 The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham?
About 832 m 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. The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School and The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham rank in North West?
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School is 1139th of 2,286 and The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham is 130th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).