Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School vs Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 530 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
176 students
| Measure | Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2206 of 2,286 | #1857 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15432 of 15,697 | #13620 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 207 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 47.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 24% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.st-john-augustine.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-marymagdalens.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.4 vs 7.9).
- •Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 24%).
- •Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 176.
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 St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School better than Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (22.4 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 St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School and Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School: 207. Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School and Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School is 2206th of 2,286 and Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is 1857th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).