Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde
Poulton-le-Fylde · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Poulton-le-Fylde, North West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde Poulton-le-Fylde, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1140 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #9026 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | – |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| 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 | Poulton-le-Fylde | Poulton-le-Fylde |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carrhead.lancs.sch.uk | www.stjohnscatholicprimarypoulton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde 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 Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Poulton-le-Fylde and Poulton-le-Fylde in North West.
How do Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde rank in North West?
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School is 1140th of 2,286 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-Le-Fylde is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).