Black Combe Junior School vs St James' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 990 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Combe Junior School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
89 students
St James' Catholic Primary School
millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Black Combe Junior School Millom, North West | St James' Catholic Primary School millom, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1993 of 2,286 | #1289 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14357 of 15,697 | #10127 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 89 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 89 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Millom | millom |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackcombe.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stjamesrc.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 17.5).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 50%).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 89.
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 Black Combe Junior School better than St James' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 17.5 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 Black Combe Junior School and St James' Catholic Primary School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Millom and millom in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Combe Junior School: 89. St James' Catholic Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Combe Junior School and St James' Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Black Combe Junior School is 1993rd of 2,286 and St James' Catholic Primary School is 1289th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).