St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale vs Walton-Le-Dale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale Preston, North West | Walton-Le-Dale High School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1150 of 2,286 | #465 of 536 |
| National rank | #9100 of 15,697 | #3725 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.st-patricks.lancs.sch.uk | www.wldhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 17.1).
- •Walton-Le-Dale High School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 199.
- •St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale 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 Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale better than Walton-Le-Dale High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale ranks higher (44.9 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 Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale and Walton-Le-Dale High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale: 199. Walton-Le-Dale High School: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale and Walton-Le-Dale High School rank in North West?
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale is 1150th 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).