Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School vs Woodlea Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 784 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
Woodlea Junior School
Leyland · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
| Measure | Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Leyland, North West | Woodlea Junior School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2069 of 2,286 | #1777 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14705 of 15,697 | #13187 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 188 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-marys-leyland.lancs.sch.uk | www.woodleajuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodlea Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.0 vs 14.9).
- •Woodlea Junior School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 188.
- •Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Woodlea Junior School 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 Woodlea Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodlea Junior School ranks higher (25.0 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 Woodlea Junior School?
About 784 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. Woodlea Junior School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School and Woodlea Junior School rank in North West?
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is 2069th of 2,286 and Woodlea Junior School is 1777th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).