Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 959 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
Barnoldswick · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Barnoldswick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
119 students
| Measure | Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Barnoldswick, North West | St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy Barnoldswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #969 of 2,286 | #974 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7858 of 15,697 | #7903 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 342 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Barnoldswick | Barnoldswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barnoldswick.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.5 vs 50.4).
- •Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 60%).
- •Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 119.
- •Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic 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 Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Barnoldswick and Barnoldswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School: 342. St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School is 969th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 974th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).