Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 193 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
125 students
| Measure | Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Bacup, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2155 of 2,286 | #2100 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15158 of 15,697 | #14896 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 55.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bacup | Bacup |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stacksteads.lancs.sch.uk | www.stjosephsbacup.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.3 vs 10.9).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 37%).
- •Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 125.
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 Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup ranks higher (13.3 vs 10.9 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 Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Bacup and Bacup in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School: 221. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup rank in North West?
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School is 2155th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup is 2100th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).