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Schools in Leyland

Leyland has 22 schools: 16 primary and 6 secondary or all-through. 82% of the 22 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (56.2 in 2026). Among primary schools, Moss Side Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (78% in 2025).

  • 24 schools
  • 6 secondary
  • 16 primary

Leyland is in Lancashire local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Leyland

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Expected standard 56.2 (2026) +0.53 (2024) 958
2 Balshaw's Church of England High School Good 53.0 (2026) +0.18 (2024) 921
3 St Mary's Catholic High School Good 46.8 (2026) -0.11 (2024) 813
4 Academy@Worden Good 42.4 (2026) -0.25 (2024) 660
5 Wellfield Academy Needs attention 34.8 (2026) – 562
6 Runshaw College Good – – –

Primary Schools in Leyland

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Moss Side Primary School Good 78% (2025) 248
2 Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School Outstanding 78% (2025) 210
3 Leyland St James Church of England Primary School Good 74% (2025) 209
4 St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Good 74% (2025) 212
5 Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good 68% (2025) 105
6 Lever House Primary School Good 68% (2025) 293
7 Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Good 67% (2025) 184
8 Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School Good 67% (2025) 191
9 Northbrook Primary Academy Expected standard 66% (2025) 185
10 St Anne's Catholic Primary School Good 63% (2025) 189
11 Farington Primary School Good 60% (2025) 180
12 Leyland Methodist Junior School Good 46% (2025) 252
13 Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Good 43% (2025) 188
14 Seven Stars Primary School Needs attention 28% (2025) 232
15 Leyland Methodist Infant School Good – 156
16 Woodlea Junior School Good – 217

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