Altham St James Church of England Primary School vs Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altham St James Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
| Measure | Altham St James Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #665 of 2,286 | #309 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5603 of 15,697 | #2606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 84 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 2.2% |
| Capacity filled | 133.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 27% |
| 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 | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.altham.lancs.sch.uk | www.simonstonest-peters-ce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 61.2).
- •Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 9%).
- •Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 84.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Altham St James Church of England Primary School better than Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 61.2 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 Altham St James Church of England Primary School and Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School: 84. Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Altham St James Church of England Primary School and Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Altham St James Church of England Primary School is 665th of 2,286 and Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 309th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).