Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
| Measure | Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1834 of 2,286 | #475 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13485 of 15,697 | #4035 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 96 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ribchesterstwilfrids.co.uk | www.st-josephs-hurstgreen.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 23.3).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 30%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green is the larger school with 110 students compared with 96.
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 Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green ranks higher (69.3 vs 23.3 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 Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 96. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green rank in North West?
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1834th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green is 475th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).