Buckshaw Primary School vs Parklands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 713 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckshaw Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
Parklands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students
| Measure | Buckshaw Primary School Chorley, North West | Parklands High School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1568 of 2,286 | #260 of 536 |
| National rank | #11922 of 15,697 | #2249 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 210 | 1,102 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 1,102 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.buckshaw.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.parklandsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parklands High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 31.5).
- •Parklands High School is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 210.
- •Buckshaw Primary School is a local authority school while Parklands High 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 Buckshaw Primary School better than Parklands High School?
On the Success Index (England), Parklands High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 31.5 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 Buckshaw Primary School and Parklands High School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckshaw Primary School: 210. Parklands High School: 1,102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckshaw Primary School and Parklands High School rank in North West?
Buckshaw Primary School is 1568th of 2,286 and Parklands High School is 260th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).