Best 3 Secondary schools in Leyland – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Balshaw's Church of England High School (Secondary) in Leyland; Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Leyland; St Mary's Catholic High School (Secondary) in Leyland — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Balshaw's Church of England High School, Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy and St Mary's Catholic High School. They are secondary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Leyland, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Balshaw's Church of England High School), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Balshaw's Church of England High School (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,700, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all under Lancashire local authority.

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Attribute	Balshaw's Church of England High School PR25 3AH	Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy PR26 9HH	St Mary's Catholic High School PR25 1BS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary controlled school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Leyland Lancashire PR25 3AH	Leyland Lancashire PR26 9HH	Leyland Lancashire PR25 1BS
Latest Ofsted	2 20 Mar 2023	2 16 Jan 2022	2 15 Jul 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	925	930	830
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.balshaws.org.uk	www.bishopr.co.uk	lsmchs.com
Telephone	01772421009	01772600349	01772421909
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Balshaw's Church of England High School

PR25 3AH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 3AH
Ofsted: 2 20 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.balshaws.org.uk
Telephone: 01772421009

Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy

PR26 9HH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 9HH
Ofsted: 2 16 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.bishopr.co.uk
Telephone: 01772600349

St Mary's Catholic High School

PR25 1BS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 1BS
Ofsted: 2 15 Jul 2016
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: lsmchs.com
Telephone: 01772421909

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.