Eccleston Primary School vs Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eccleston Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Eccleston Primary School Chorley, North West | Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #117 of 2,286 | #256 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #907 of 15,697 | #1999 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 13% |
| 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 | ecclestonprimary.net | trinitystmichaelscroston.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Eccleston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 81.1).
- •Eccleston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 78%).
- •Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 204.
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 Eccleston Primary School better than Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Eccleston Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 81.1 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 Eccleston Primary School and Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eccleston Primary School: 204. Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eccleston Primary School and Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Eccleston Primary School is 117th of 2,286 and Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School is 256th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).