Avondale Primary School vs Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Avondale Primary School Darwen, North West | Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #591 of 2,286 | #2185 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5047 of 15,697 | #15312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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.avondaleschool.co.uk | www.darwenstjames.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Avondale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 9.3).
- •Avondale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 37%).
- •Avondale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Avondale Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 203.
- •Avondale Primary School is a local authority school while Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is a academy 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 Avondale Primary School better than Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Avondale Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 9.3 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 Avondale Primary School and Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avondale Primary School: 400. Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avondale Primary School and Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Avondale Primary School is 591st of 2,286 and Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is 2185th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).