Lancaster High School vs Wellfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster High School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
567 students
Wellfield Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
562 students
| Measure | Lancaster High School Lancaster, North West | Wellfield Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 536 | #390 of 536 |
| National rank | #3780 of 4,090 | #3171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 567 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.3% | 33.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.3% | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lancaster | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk | wellfieldacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Wellfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 15.8).
- •Lancaster High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 562.
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 Lancaster High School better than Wellfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wellfield Academy ranks higher (25.5 vs 15.8 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 Lancaster High School and Wellfield Academy?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster High School: 567. Wellfield Academy: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster High School and Wellfield Academy rank in North West?
Lancaster High School is 475th of 536 and Wellfield Academy is 390th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).