Accrington Huncoat Primary School vs Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington Huncoat Primary School
Accrington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
| Measure | Accrington Huncoat Primary School Accrington, North West | Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1373 of 2,286 | #2206 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10726 of 15,697 | #15432 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 211 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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.huncoat.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-john-augustine.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Accrington Huncoat Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 7.9).
- •Accrington Huncoat Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 24%).
- •Accrington Huncoat Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Accrington Huncoat Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 207.
- •Accrington Huncoat Primary School is a academy school while Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Huncoat Primary School better than Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Accrington Huncoat Primary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 7.9 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 Huncoat Primary School and Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington Huncoat Primary School: 211. Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington Huncoat Primary School and Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Accrington Huncoat Primary School is 1373rd of 2,286 and Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is 2206th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).