Albany Academy vs Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Academy
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
725 students
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Albany Academy Chorley, North West | Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 536 | #1164 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2471 of 4,090 | #9186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 725 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 725 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 127.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.albanyacademy.co.uk | chorleystjamesblogs.net |
The verdict
- •Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 39.7).
- •Albany Academy is the larger school with 725 students compared with 229.
- •Albany Academy is a academy school while Chorley 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 Albany Academy better than Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 39.7 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 Albany Academy and Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albany Academy: 725. Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albany Academy and Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Albany Academy is 294th of 536 and Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is 1164th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).