Leyland Methodist Infant School vs Wellfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 894 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Leyland · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
156 students
Wellfield Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
562 students
| Measure | Leyland Methodist Infant School Leyland, North West | Wellfield Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #542 of 2,286 | #390 of 536 |
| National rank | #4604 of 15,697 | #3171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 156 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.leylandmethodistschools.org.uk | wellfieldacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Leyland Methodist Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 25.5).
- •Wellfield Academy is the larger school with 562 students compared with 156.
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 Leyland Methodist Infant School better than Wellfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leyland Methodist Infant School ranks higher (66.3 vs 25.5 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 Leyland Methodist Infant School and Wellfield Academy?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leyland Methodist Infant School: 156. Wellfield Academy: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leyland Methodist Infant School and Wellfield Academy rank in North West?
Leyland Methodist Infant School is 542nd of 2,286 and Wellfield Academy is 390th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).