Barden Primary School vs Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 929 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barden Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
474 students
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Barden Primary School Burnley, North West | Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1333 of 2,286 | #659 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10415 of 15,697 | #5555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 474 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barden.lancs.sch.uk | www.stoneyholme.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 38.7).
- •Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 60%).
- •Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Barden Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 406.
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 Barden Primary School better than Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 38.7 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 Barden Primary School and Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barden Primary School: 474. Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barden Primary School and Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School rank in North West?
Barden Primary School is 1333rd of 2,286 and Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School is 659th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).