Lostock Hall Academy vs Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 761 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lostock Hall Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
759 students
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | Lostock Hall Academy Preston, North West | Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 536 | #1020 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1343 of 4,090 | #8194 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 759 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 759 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lostockhallacademy.org/ | www.wldps.com |
The verdict
- •Lostock Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 49.2).
- •Lostock Hall Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 446.
- •Lostock Hall Academy is a academy school while Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Lostock Hall Academy better than Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock Hall Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 49.2 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 Lostock Hall Academy and Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lostock Hall Academy: 759. Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lostock Hall Academy and Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School rank in North West?
Lostock Hall Academy is 154th of 536 and Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School is 1020th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).