Moor Nook Community Primary School vs St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 809 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moor Nook Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
| Measure | Moor Nook Community Primary School Preston, North West | St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1897 of 2,286 | #1716 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13930 of 15,697 | #12806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 187 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 61% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moornook.co.uk/ | www.smgprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 20.3).
- •St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston is the larger school with 196 students compared with 187.
- •Moor Nook Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston 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 Moor Nook Community Primary School better than St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks higher (27.1 vs 20.3 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 Moor Nook Community Primary School and St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moor Nook Community Primary School: 187. St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moor Nook Community Primary School and St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Moor Nook Community Primary School is 1897th of 2,286 and St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1716th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).