Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School vs St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Accrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
| Measure | Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 2,286 | #2164 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4172 of 15,697 | #15231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.baxenden.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.sasj.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 10.3).
- •Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 36%).
- •Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 130.
- •Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Anne's and St Joseph's 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 Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School better than St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 10.3 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 Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School and St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School: 205. St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School and St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is 490th of 2,286 and St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 2164th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).