Schools in Bacup, North West (2025)
9 schools · 1,787 students · 7 local authority, 2 academy · median Pupils on roll 161.
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Ranked schools in Bacup
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 152Britannia Community Primary SchoolBacup · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 239Bacup Thorn Primary SchoolBacup · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 334Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary SchoolBacup · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
- 425Northern Primary SchoolBacup · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
- 518Sharneyford Primary SchoolBacup · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 63 students
- 618The Valley Leadership AcademyBacup · Academy Secondary32.6 Attainment 8 · 578 students
- 713St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, BacupBacup · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 811Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary SchoolBacup · Local authority Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 93St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBacup · Academy Primary15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britannia Community Primary School Bacup · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 52.2 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 2 | Bacup Thorn Primary School Bacup · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 38.5 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 3 | Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Bacup · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 34.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88 |
| 4 | Northern Primary School Bacup · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 24.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 161 |
| 5 | Sharneyford Primary School Bacup · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 17.7 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63 |
| 6 | The Valley Leadership Academy Bacup · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.7 Lower 50% | 32.6 Attainment 8 | 578 |
| 7 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup Bacup · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 13.3 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 8 | Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Bacup · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 10.9 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 9 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bacup · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 3.2 Lower 50% | 15% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bacup?
Britannia Community Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Bacup with a Success Index (England) of 52.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Bacup?
Bacup has 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,787 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Bacup?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Bacup is 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.