Accrington Huncoat Primary School vs Altham St James Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 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
Altham St James Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
| Measure | Accrington Huncoat Primary School Accrington, North West | Altham St James Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1373 of 2,286 | #665 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10726 of 15,697 | #5603 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 133.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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.altham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Altham St James Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 37.4).
- •Altham St James Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •Altham St James 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 84.
- •Accrington Huncoat Primary School is a academy school while Altham St James 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 Altham St James Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Altham St James Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.2 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 Huncoat Primary School and Altham St James Church of England Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington Huncoat Primary School: 211. Altham St James Church of England Primary School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington Huncoat Primary School and Altham St James Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Accrington Huncoat Primary School is 1373rd of 2,286 and Altham St James Church of England Primary School is 665th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).