Barden Primary School vs Casterton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
Casterton Primary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
291 students
| Measure | Barden Primary School Burnley, North West | Casterton Primary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1333 of 2,286 | #660 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10415 of 15,697 | #5557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 474 | 291 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 291 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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.castertonprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Casterton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 38.7).
- •Casterton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 60%).
- •Casterton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Barden Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 291.
- •Barden Primary School is a local authority school while Casterton Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Casterton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Casterton Primary Academy 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 Casterton Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barden Primary School: 474. Casterton Primary Academy: 291. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barden Primary School and Casterton Primary Academy rank in North West?
Barden Primary School is 1333rd of 2,286 and Casterton Primary Academy is 660th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).