Ashton Primary School vs Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
| Measure | Ashton Primary School Preston, North West | Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2086 of 2,286 | #638 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14806 of 15,697 | #5403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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.ashton.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.leacofe.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 14.0).
- •Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 45%).
- •Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Ashton Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 138.
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 Primary School better than Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 14.0 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 Primary School and Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Primary School: 194. Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Primary School and Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton Primary School is 2086th of 2,286 and Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School is 638th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).