Sherwood Primary School vs The Olive School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
The Olive School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Sherwood Primary School Preston, North West | The Olive School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #70 of 2,286 | #101 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #561 of 15,697 | #796 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 425 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 30% |
| 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.sherwood.lancs.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 90.1).
- •The Olive School, Preston does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 86%).
- •The Olive School, Preston does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 28%).
- •Sherwood Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 421.
- •Sherwood Primary School is a local authority school while The Olive 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 Sherwood Primary School better than The Olive School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), Sherwood Primary School ranks higher (92.4 vs 90.1 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 Sherwood Primary School and The Olive School, Preston?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherwood Primary School: 425. The Olive School, Preston: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherwood Primary School and The Olive School, Preston rank in North West?
Sherwood Primary School is 70th of 2,286 and The Olive School, Preston is 101st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).