Barden Primary School vs St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 948 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
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Barden Primary School Burnley, North West | St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1333 of 2,286 | #1344 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10415 of 15,697 | #10492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 474 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 59% |
| 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.stjohnsrcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.7 vs 38.4).
- •Barden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Barden Primary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 212.
- •Barden Primary School is a local authority school while St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barden Primary School and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barden Primary School: 474. St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barden Primary School and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Barden Primary School is 1333rd of 2,286 and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1344th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).