Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School vs Waterfoot Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km 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
Waterfoot Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
296 students
| Measure | Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Bacup, North West | Waterfoot Primary School Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2155 of 2,286 | #766 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15158 of 15,697 | #6465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 221 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stacksteads.lancs.sch.uk | www.waterfoot.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Waterfoot Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.0 vs 10.9).
- •Waterfoot Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 37%).
- •Waterfoot Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Waterfoot Primary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 221.
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 Waterfoot Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterfoot Primary School ranks higher (57.0 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 Waterfoot Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bacup and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School: 221. Waterfoot Primary School: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School and Waterfoot Primary School rank in North West?
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School is 2155th of 2,286 and Waterfoot Primary School is 766th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).