Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy vs Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
958 students
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
| Measure | Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Leyland, North West | Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #22 of 536 | #363 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #204 of 4,090 | #3024 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 958 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 958 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishopr.co.uk | www.brethertonschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.3 vs 74.8).
- •Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy is the larger school with 958 students compared with 105.
- •Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy is a academy school while Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy better than Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy ranks higher (92.3 vs 74.8 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 Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy and Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy: 958. Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy and Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy is 22nd of 536 and Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 363rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).