St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School vs St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
251 students
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School Preston, North West | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1561 of 2,286 | #1150 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11870 of 15,697 | #9100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 251 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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.smsb.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-patricks.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 31.8).
- •St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 52%).
- •St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 199.
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's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School better than St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale ranks higher (44.9 vs 31.8 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's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School: 251. St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale rank in North West?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1561st of 2,286 and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale is 1150th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).