Farington Primary School vs Lever House Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 548 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farington Primary School
Leyland · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
Lever House Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
293 students
| Measure | Farington Primary School Leyland, North West | Lever House Primary School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1548 of 2,286 | #492 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11811 of 15,697 | #4180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.faringtonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.leverhouse.net |
The verdict
- •Lever House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 32.1).
- •Lever House Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 60%).
- •Lever House Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Lever House Primary School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 180.
- •Farington Primary School is a academy school while Lever House Primary School is a local authority 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 Primary School better than Lever House Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lever House Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 32.1 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 Farington Primary School and Lever House Primary School?
About 548 m in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farington Primary School: 180. Lever House Primary School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farington Primary School and Lever House Primary School rank in North West?
Farington Primary School is 1548th of 2,286 and Lever House Primary School is 492nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).