Farington Primary School vs Wellfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km 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
Wellfield Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
562 students
| Measure | Farington Primary School Leyland, North West | Wellfield Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1548 of 2,286 | #390 of 536 |
| National rank | #11811 of 15,697 | #3171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 180 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.faringtonprimaryschool.co.uk | wellfieldacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Farington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.1 vs 25.5).
- •Wellfield Academy is the larger school with 562 students compared with 180.
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 Wellfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Farington Primary School ranks higher (32.1 vs 25.5 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 Wellfield Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farington Primary School: 180. Wellfield Academy: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farington Primary School and Wellfield Academy rank in North West?
Farington Primary School is 1548th of 2,286 and Wellfield Academy is 390th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).