Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School vs Accrington Huncoat Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Accrington Huncoat Primary School
Accrington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | Accrington Huncoat Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #663 of 2,286 | #1373 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5583 of 15,697 | #10726 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 137 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.benjamin.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.huncoat.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 37.4).
- •Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Accrington Huncoat Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 137.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School better than Accrington Huncoat Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 37.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School and Accrington Huncoat Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School: 137. Accrington Huncoat Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School and Accrington Huncoat Primary School rank in North West?
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School is 663rd of 2,286 and Accrington Huncoat Primary School is 1373rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).