Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School Preston, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 2,286 | #544 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5403 of 15,697 | #4612 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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.leacofe.lancs.sch.uk | www.lea-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 62.1).
- •Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 102.
- •Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town 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 Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town ranks higher (66.3 vs 62.1 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 Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School: 138. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town rank in North West?
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School is 638th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town is 544th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).