Anderton Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 314 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderton Primary School
Adlington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
| Measure | Anderton Primary School Adlington, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #835 of 2,286 | #543 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6970 of 15,697 | #4611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 185 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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 | Adlington | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.andertonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.st-josephs-anderton.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 54.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Anderton Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 180.
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 Anderton Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton ranks higher (66.3 vs 54.6 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 Anderton Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Adlington and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anderton Primary School: 185. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anderton Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton rank in North West?
Anderton Primary School is 835th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton is 543rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).