St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham vs Treales Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
Treales Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham Preston, North West | Treales Church of England Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1514 of 2,286 | #1741 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11619 of 15,697 | #12968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 100 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.st-josephs-kirkham.lancs.sch.uk | www.trealesceprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 26.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is the larger school with 100 students compared with 67.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is a academy school while Treales Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham better than Treales Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham ranks higher (33.1 vs 26.2 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham and Treales Church of England Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham: 100. Treales Church of England Primary School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham and Treales Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham is 1514th of 2,286 and Treales Church of England Primary School is 1741st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).