St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School vs Walton-Le-Dale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 932 m 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
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School Preston, North West | Walton-Le-Dale High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1561 of 2,286 | #465 of 536 |
| National rank | #11870 of 15,697 | #3725 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 251 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.smsb.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.wldhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.8 vs 17.1).
- •Walton-Le-Dale High School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 251.
- •St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Walton-Le-Dale High School 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 St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School better than Walton-Le-Dale High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 17.1 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 St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School and Walton-Le-Dale High School?
About 932 m 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. Walton-Le-Dale High School: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School and Walton-Le-Dale High School rank in North West?
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1561st of 2,286 and Walton-Le-Dale High School is 465th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).