Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School vs Whalley Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
Whalley Church of England Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
315 students
| Measure | Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West | Whalley Church of England Primary School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #16 of 2,286 | #185 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #131 of 15,697 | #1413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 307 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 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 | Blackburn | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.langho-st-leonards.lancs.sch.uk | www.whalleyceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.5 vs 85.2).
- •Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 81%).
- •Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 12%).
- •Whalley Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 307.
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 Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School better than Whalley Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School ranks higher (97.5 vs 85.2 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 Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School and Whalley Church of England Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School: 307. Whalley Church of England Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School and Whalley Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School is 16th of 2,286 and Whalley Church of England Primary School is 185th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).