Briercliffe Primary School vs St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briercliffe Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
388 students
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
| Measure | Briercliffe Primary School Burnley, North West | St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1129 of 2,286 | #1913 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8944 of 15,697 | #14042 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 388 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 50% |
| 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 | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.briercliffeprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-jameslanehead.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Briercliffe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 19.7).
- •Briercliffe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 50%).
- •Briercliffe Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 279.
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 Briercliffe Primary School better than St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Briercliffe Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 19.7 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 Briercliffe Primary School and St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briercliffe Primary School: 388. St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briercliffe Primary School and St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Briercliffe Primary School is 1129th of 2,286 and St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School is 1913th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).