Clayton Brook Primary School vs Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Brook Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Clayton Brook Primary School Preston, North West | Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2248 of 2,286 | #1410 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15576 of 15,697 | #10953 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 160 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 57% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.claytonbrook.lancs.sch.uk | www.clayton-le-woods.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 5.6).
- •Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (42% vs 32%).
- •Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 160.
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 Clayton Brook Primary School better than Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 5.6 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 Clayton Brook Primary School and Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Preston and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton Brook Primary School: 160. Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton Brook Primary School and Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Clayton Brook Primary School is 2248th of 2,286 and Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is 1410th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).