Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School vs Bacup Thorn 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 St Saviour's Community Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Bacup Thorn Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
253 students
| Measure | Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Bacup, North West | Bacup Thorn Primary School Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1471 of 2,286 | #1338 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11343 of 15,697 | #10453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 88 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.bacupstsavioursprimary.co.uk/ | www.thorn.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bacup Thorn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 34.4).
- •Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 61%).
- •Bacup Thorn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Bacup Thorn Primary School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 88.
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 St Saviour's Community Primary School better than Bacup Thorn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bacup Thorn Primary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.4 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 St Saviour's Community Primary School and Bacup Thorn Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bacup and Bacup in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School: 88. Bacup Thorn Primary School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School and Bacup Thorn Primary School rank in North West?
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School is 1471st of 2,286 and Bacup Thorn Primary School is 1338th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).