Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School vs Northbrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 732 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
145 students
Northbrook Primary Academy
Leyland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
| Measure | Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School Preston, North West | Northbrook Primary Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1236 of 2,286 | #1121 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9633 of 15,697 | #8919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 145 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 145 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 64.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.standrewsinfants.co.uk | www.Northbrookpa.org |
The verdict
- •Northbrook Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 42.4).
- •Northbrook Primary Academy is the larger school with 185 students compared with 145.
- •Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a local authority school while Northbrook Primary Academy 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 Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School better than Northbrook Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northbrook Primary Academy ranks higher (45.8 vs 42.4 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 St Andrew's Church of England Infant School and Northbrook Primary Academy?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Preston and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School: 145. Northbrook Primary Academy: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School and Northbrook Primary Academy rank in North West?
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is 1236th of 2,286 and Northbrook Primary Academy is 1121st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).