Moor Park High School vs St Cecilia's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 8.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moor Park High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students
St Cecilia's RC High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
| Measure | Moor Park High School Preston, North West | St Cecilia's RC High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 536 | #218 of 536 |
| National rank | #3149 of 4,090 | #1905 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 599 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 599 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.6% | 41.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.2% | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moorpark.mp/ | www.st-cecilias.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Cecilia's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 26.1).
- •Moor Park High School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 581.
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 Park High School better than St Cecilia's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cecilia's RC High School ranks higher (51.5 vs 26.1 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 Park High School and St Cecilia's RC High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moor Park High School: 599. St Cecilia's RC High School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moor Park High School and St Cecilia's RC High School rank in North West?
Moor Park High School is 387th of 536 and St Cecilia's RC High School is 218th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).