Moss Side Primary School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Moss Side Primary School Leyland, North West | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 2,286 | #1532 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6514 of 15,697 | #11743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 248 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.mossside.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-annes-lancs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moss Side Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 32.5).
- •Moss Side Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •Moss Side Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Moss Side Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 189.
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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moss Side Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 32.5 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 Moss Side Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moss Side Primary School: 248. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moss Side Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Moss Side Primary School is 773rd of 2,286 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 1532nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).