Balshaw Lane Community Primary School vs Parklands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Parklands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students
| Measure | Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Chorley, North West | Parklands High School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1152 of 2,286 | #260 of 536 |
| National rank | #9124 of 15,697 | #2249 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 382 | 1,102 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 1,102 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.balshawlane.co.uk | www.parklandsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.7 vs 44.6).
- •Parklands High School is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 382.
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 Parklands High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Balshaw Lane Community Primary School and Parklands High School?
About 1.3 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. Parklands High School: 1,102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balshaw Lane Community Primary School and Parklands High School rank in North West?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is 1152nd of 2,286 and Parklands High School is 260th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).