Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School vs Lostock Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
184 students
Lostock Hall Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
759 students
| Measure | Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Leyland, North West | Lostock Hall Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #765 of 2,286 | #154 of 536 |
| National rank | #6454 of 15,697 | #1343 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 184 | 759 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 759 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stpaulsprimaryschoolfarington.co.uk | www.lostockhallacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 57.0).
- •Lostock Hall Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 184.
- •Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School is a local authority school while Lostock Hall 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 Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School better than Lostock Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Hall Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 57.0 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 Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School and Lostock Hall Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School: 184. Lostock Hall Academy: 759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School and Lostock Hall Academy rank in North West?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School is 765th of 2,286 and Lostock Hall Academy is 154th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).