Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School vs Castle View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
176 students
Castle View Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | Castle View Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1857 of 2,286 | #338 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13620 of 15,697 | #2854 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 176 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 50.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 125.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 30% |
| 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 | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-marymagdalens.lancs.sch.uk/ | castleviewprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 22.4).
- •Castle View Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 58%).
- •Castle View Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 0%).
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 Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School better than Castle View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle View Primary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 22.4 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 St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School and Castle View Primary School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School: 176. Castle View Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School and Castle View Primary School rank in North West?
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School is 1857th of 2,286 and Castle View Primary School is 338th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).