Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge vs Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
235 students
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
| Measure | Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Preston, North West | Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1082 of 2,286 | #164 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8610 of 15,697 | #1274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 235 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | alstonlane.mecmat.org/ | www.balderstoneschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 47.2).
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is the larger school with 235 students compared with 106.
- •Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is a academy school while Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge better than Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 47.2 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 Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge and Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Preston and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge: 235. Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge and Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is 1082nd of 2,286 and Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 164th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).