St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School vs St Stephen's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
St Stephen's CofE School
PRESTON · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
| Measure | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Preston, North West | St Stephen's CofE School PRESTON, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 2,286 | #1888 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9246 of 15,697 | #13862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 175 | 331 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 331 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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-marymagdalen.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 20.8).
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 55%).
- •St Stephen's CofE School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 175.
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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School better than St Stephen's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 20.8 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and St Stephen's CofE School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Preston and PRESTON in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: 175. St Stephen's CofE School: 331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and St Stephen's CofE School rank in North West?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is 1170th of 2,286 and St Stephen's CofE School is 1888th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).