Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School vs St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 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 John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School Accrington, North West | St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 2,286 | #465 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4172 of 15,697 | #3955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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.sjstonefold.com |
The verdict
- •St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 68.5).
- •Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 71%).
- •St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 133.
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 John's Stonefold CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 68.5 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 John's Stonefold CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 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 John's Stonefold CofE Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School and St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is 490th of 2,286 and St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School is 465th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).