Balshaw Lane Community Primary School vs Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Chorley, North West | Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1152 of 2,286 | #390 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9124 of 15,697 | #3289 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 382 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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 | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.balshawlane.co.uk | www.primrosehillschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 44.7).
- •Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 57%).
- •Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 382.
- •Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a academy school while Euxton Primrose Hill 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 Balshaw Lane Community Primary School better than Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 44.7 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 Balshaw Lane Community Primary School and Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School: 382. Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balshaw Lane Community Primary School and Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is 1152nd of 2,286 and Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School is 390th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).