Bacup Thorn Primary School vs Banks Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacup Thorn Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
253 students
Banks Road Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
| Measure | Bacup Thorn Primary School Bacup, North West | Banks Road Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1338 of 2,286 | #1272 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10453 of 15,697 | #9989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 253 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.thorn.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.banksroadprimaryschoolliverpool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Banks Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 38.5).
- •Banks Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 61%).
- •Banks Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bacup Thorn Primary School better than Banks Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Banks Road Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 38.5 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 Thorn Primary School and Banks Road Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Bacup and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacup Thorn Primary School: 253. Banks Road Primary School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacup Thorn Primary School and Banks Road Primary School rank in North West?
Bacup Thorn Primary School is 1338th of 2,286 and Banks Road Primary School is 1272nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).