Balshaw's Church of England High School vs Woodlea Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balshaw's Church of England High School
Leyland · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
921 students
Woodlea Junior School
Leyland · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
| Measure | Balshaw's Church of England High School Leyland, North West | Woodlea Junior School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 536 | #1777 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #578 of 4,090 | #13187 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 921 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 921 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.balshaws.org.uk | www.woodleajuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Balshaw's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 25.0).
- •Balshaw's Church of England High School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 217.
- •Balshaw's Church of England High School is a local authority school while Woodlea Junior School is a academy 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's Church of England High School better than Woodlea Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Balshaw's Church of England High School ranks higher (81.0 vs 25.0 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 Balshaw's Church of England High School and Woodlea Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balshaw's Church of England High School: 921. Woodlea Junior School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balshaw's Church of England High School and Woodlea Junior School rank in North West?
Balshaw's Church of England High School is 57th of 536 and Woodlea Junior School is 1777th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).