Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School vs Lea Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
424 students
Lea Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
290 students
| Measure | Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | Lea Community Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #666 of 2,286 | #1711 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5604 of 15,697 | #12795 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.standrewscofe.net | www.leacp.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 27.1).
- •Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 60%).
- •Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 290.
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 Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School better than Lea Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 27.1 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 Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Lea Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 424. Lea Community Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Lea Community Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 666th of 2,286 and Lea Community Primary School is 1711th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).