Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School vs Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Chorley, North West | Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1410 of 2,286 | #882 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10953 of 15,697 | #7319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 219 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Chorley | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.clayton-le-woods.lancs.sch.uk/ | lancasterlane.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 36.4).
- •Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 42%).
- •Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 191.
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-le-Woods Church of England Primary School better than Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School ranks higher (53.1 vs 36.4 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-le-Woods Church of England Primary School and Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School: 219. Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School and Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School rank in North West?
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is 1410th of 2,286 and Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School is 882nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).