Best secondary schools in Leyland (2026)
Leyland has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Balshaw's Church of England High School, in the top 24% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 44.5, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Leyland has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 24% in England |
Balshaw's Church of England High School Leyland · Church of England |
51.7 | 52.3 | 57% | Good | |
2 Bottom 38% in England |
St Mary's Catholic High School Leyland · Roman Catholic |
43.3 | 45.0 | 44% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 28% in England |
Academy@Worden Leyland |
41.0 | 43.2 | 42% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 15% in England |
Wellfield Academy Leyland |
37.7 | 37.7 | 34% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best secondary school in Leyland?
On exam results over the last three years, Balshaw's Church of England High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Leyland, in the top 24% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.