Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 786 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
212 students
| Measure | Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School Leyland, North West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #882 of 2,286 | #329 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7319 of 15,697 | #2792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 191 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | lancasterlane.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-catherines.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 53.1).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 191.
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 Lane Primary and Pre-School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 53.1 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 Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School: 191. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School is 882nd of 2,286 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 329th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).