Lea Community Primary School vs St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 549 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lea Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
290 students
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Lea Community Primary School Preston, North West | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1711 of 2,286 | #1578 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12795 of 15,697 | #11962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 290 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.leacp.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-bernards.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.4 vs 27.1).
- •Lea Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Lea Community Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 226.
- •Lea Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a academy 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 Lea Community Primary School better than St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston ranks higher (31.4 vs 27.1 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 Lea Community Primary School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lea Community Primary School: 290. St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lea Community Primary School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston rank in North West?
Lea Community Primary School is 1711th of 2,286 and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston is 1578th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).