Seven Stars Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 570 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seven Stars Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Leyland · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
813 students
| Measure | Seven Stars Primary School Leyland, North West | St Mary's Catholic High School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2126 of 2,286 | #198 of 536 |
| National rank | #15035 of 15,697 | #1712 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 232 | 813 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 813 |
| Free school meals | 45% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.seven-stars.lancsngfl.ac.uk | lsmchs.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 12.1).
- •St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 232.
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 Seven Stars Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 12.1 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 Seven Stars Primary School and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Seven Stars Primary School: 232. St Mary's Catholic High School: 813. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Seven Stars Primary School and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Seven Stars Primary School is 2126th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 198th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).