Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School vs Wellfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 627 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
Wellfield Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
562 students
| Measure | Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School Preston, North West | Wellfield Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1236 of 2,286 | #390 of 536 |
| National rank | #9633 of 15,697 | #3171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 145 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 145 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 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 | Preston | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.standrewsinfants.co.uk | wellfieldacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 25.5).
- •Wellfield Academy is the larger school with 562 students compared with 145.
- •Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a local authority school while Wellfield 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 Wellfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School ranks higher (42.4 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 St Andrew's Church of England Infant School and Wellfield Academy?
About 627 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. Wellfield Academy: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School and Wellfield Academy rank in North West?
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is 1236th of 2,286 and Wellfield Academy is 390th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).