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Compare 27 schools in Leyland. Data includes Ofsted ratings and exam performance (Attainment 8, Progress 8, KS2 results).

Official data sourced from the Department for Education (DfE) • Last updated 24 Oct 2025
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27

Total Schools

3

Outstanding

17

Good

Primary Schools

20 schools

Secondary Schools

8 schools

Top Performing Schools in Leyland

Ordered by KS2 combined reading/writing/maths meeting expected standard (or the average of subject measures where needed).

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

Out Lane, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HJ

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Outstanding
Last inspection: 3/9/2016

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

94%

Maths Meets Standard

94%

Reading Progress

+2.0

Maths Progress

+3.1

216 pupils14.4% FSM1.4% EAL

St Catherine's RC Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

Moss Lane, St Catherine's Catholic School, Leyland, PR25 4SJ

Ages: 5-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 5/23/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

93%

Maths Meets Standard

93%

Reading Progress

+3.3

Maths Progress

+4.0

222 pupils14.9% FSM9.0% EAL

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

South Road, Bretherton, Leyland, PR26 9AH

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/29/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

94%

Maths Meets Standard

94%

Reading Progress

+1.0

Maths Progress

+1.1

107 pupils7.5% FSM0.0% EAL

Moss Side Primary School

Community school
Primary

Paradise Lane, Moss Side Primary School, Leyland, PR26 7ST

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Outstanding
Last inspection: 7/9/2013

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

83%

Maths Meets Standard

86%

Reading Progress

+0.6

Maths Progress

+1.6

259 pupils24.7% FSM4.6% EAL

Leyland St James Church of England Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

Slater Lane, Leyland, PR26 7SH

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 6/6/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

81%

Maths Meets Standard

77%

Reading Progress

+1.2

Maths Progress

+1.1

207 pupils21.7% FSM1.9% EAL

Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6PR

Ages: 5-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 12/14/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

81%

Maths Meets Standard

89%

Reading Progress

+2.0

Maths Progress

+1.7

185 pupils18.4% FSM0.5% EAL

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Academy@Worden

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Secondary

Westfield Drive, Leyland, PR25 1QX

Ages: 11-16

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 1/9/2020

Performance

Attainment 8

38.3

Progress 8

-0.39

English & Maths 5+

33%

English & Maths 4+

55%

545 pupils31.2% FSM3.7% EAL

Aurora Brooklands School

Other independent special school
Primary, Secondary

159 Longmeanygate, Midge Hall, Leyland, PR26 7TB

Ages: 9-16

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Requires improvement
Last inspection: 9/27/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

No data

Maths Meets Standard

No data

Reading Progress

No data

Maths Progress

No data

Attainment 8

No data

Progress 8

No data

English & Maths 5+

No data

English & Maths 4+

No data

57 pupils • FSM data not available

Balshaw's Church of England High School

Voluntary controlled school
Secondary

Church Road, Leyland, PR25 3AH

Ages: 11-16

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 2/3/2023

Performance

Attainment 8

50.7

Progress 8

+0.01

English & Maths 5+

53%

English & Maths 4+

81%

916 pupils12.3% FSM2.5% EAL

Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy

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Secondary

Highfield Road, Croston, Leyland, PR26 9HH

Ages: 11-16

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/17/2021

Performance

Attainment 8

57.5

Progress 8

+0.57

English & Maths 5+

64%

English & Maths 4+

86%

962 pupils6.9% FSM0.7% EAL

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

South Road, Bretherton, Leyland, PR26 9AH

Ages: 4-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 11/29/2023

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

94%

Maths Meets Standard

94%

Reading Progress

+1.0

Maths Progress

+1.1

107 pupils7.5% FSM0.0% EAL

Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School

Voluntary aided school
Primary

Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland, PR26 6PR

Ages: 5-11

Gender: Mixed


Ofsted Rating

Good
Last inspection: 12/14/2022

Performance

Reading Meets Standard

81%

Maths Meets Standard

89%

Reading Progress

+2.0

Maths Progress

+1.7

185 pupils18.4% FSM0.5% EAL

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