Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School vs Wellfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 147 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Wellfield Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
562 students
| Measure | Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Leyland, North West | Wellfield Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2069 of 2,286 | #390 of 536 |
| National rank | #14705 of 15,697 | #3171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 188 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.st-marys-leyland.lancs.sch.uk | wellfieldacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Wellfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 14.9).
- •Wellfield Academy is the larger school with 562 students compared with 188.
- •Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary 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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School better than Wellfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wellfield Academy ranks higher (25.5 vs 14.9 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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School and Wellfield Academy?
About 147 m in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School: 188. Wellfield Academy: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School and Wellfield Academy rank in North West?
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is 2069th of 2,286 and Wellfield Academy is 390th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).