Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School vs Lostock Hall Community Primary 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.
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
184 students
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Leyland, North West | Lostock Hall Community Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #765 of 2,286 | #526 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6454 of 15,697 | #4418 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 184 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Leyland | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stpaulsprimaryschoolfarington.co.uk | www.lostockhallcps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 57.0).
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Lostock Hall Community Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 184.
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 Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Hall Community Primary School ranks higher (67.3 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 Community Primary School?
About 1.3 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 Community Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School and Lostock Hall Community Primary School rank in North West?
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School is 765th of 2,286 and Lostock Hall Community Primary School is 526th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).