Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Tarleton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
Tarleton Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
674 students
| Measure | Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Leyland, North West | Tarleton Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 2,286 | #164 of 536 |
| National rank | #3024 of 15,697 | #1423 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 105 | 674 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 674 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brethertonschool.org.uk | www.tarletonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 61.1).
- •Tarleton Academy is the larger school with 674 students compared with 105.
- •Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Tarleton Academy 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 Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Tarleton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 61.1 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 Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Tarleton Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 105. Tarleton Academy: 674. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Tarleton Academy rank in North West?
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 363rd of 2,286 and Tarleton Academy is 164th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).