Ashleigh Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashleigh Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
DARWEN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Ashleigh Primary School Darwen, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen DARWEN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #813 of 2,286 | #786 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6774 of 15,697 | #6591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Darwen | DARWEN |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashleighdarwen.co.uk | www.stjosephsrcp.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.6 vs 56.5).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 66%).
- •Ashleigh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Ashleigh Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 165.
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 Ashleigh Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashleigh Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Darwen and DARWEN in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashleigh Primary School: 220. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashleigh Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen rank in North West?
Ashleigh Primary School is 813th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is 786th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).