Moss Side Primary School vs Northbrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moss Side Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
248 students
Northbrook Primary Academy
Leyland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
| Measure | Moss Side Primary School Leyland, North West | Northbrook Primary Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 2,286 | #1121 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6514 of 15,697 | #8919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 248 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 64.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mossside.lancs.sch.uk | www.Northbrookpa.org |
The verdict
- •Moss Side Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 45.8).
- •Moss Side Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 66%).
- •Northbrook Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Moss Side Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 185.
- •Moss Side Primary 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 Moss Side Primary School better than Northbrook Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moss Side Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 45.8 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 Moss Side Primary School and Northbrook Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moss Side Primary School: 248. Northbrook Primary Academy: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moss Side Primary School and Northbrook Primary Academy rank in North West?
Moss Side Primary School is 773rd of 2,286 and Northbrook Primary Academy is 1121st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).