All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy vs St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rossendale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
| Measure | All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Rossendale, North West | St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #450 of 536 | #149 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3645 of 4,090 | #1172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 504 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 504 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rossendale | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.allsaintshigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stjamesthelessschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 18.5).
- •All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 504 students compared with 211.
- •All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall 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 All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy better than St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall?
On the Success Index (England), St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall ranks higher (86.9 vs 18.5 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 All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 504. St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall rank in North West?
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 450th of 536 and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall is 149th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).