Leyland St James Church of England Primary School, Leyland

In its own words: "At Leyland St James' CE Primary School, we actively promote British Values, defined by the Government as the following: These values are woven throughout our curriculum and daily school life. We believe that teaching and modelling these principles helps our pupils to become respectful, responsible, and active citizens who are well-prepared for life in modern Britain."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Leyland St James Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 81% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Leyland St James Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Leyland St James Church of England Primary School are Moss Side Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 86% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Seven Stars Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 59% reading, 47% maths); and Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School (1.1 miles, Good).

Leyland St James Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 34 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Leyland St James Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Leyland Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor House Close (by), 30 metres away.

Leyland St James Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Leyland St James Church of England Primary School are Academy@Worden (0.7 miles), St Mary's Catholic High School (0.9 miles) and Wellfield Academy (1.3 miles).