Briercliffe Primary School vs St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 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 John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Briercliffe Primary School Burnley, North West | St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1129 of 2,286 | #1344 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8944 of 15,697 | #10492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 388 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.briercliffeprimary.co.uk/ | www.stjohnsrcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Briercliffe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 38.4).
- •Briercliffe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 59%).
- •St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Briercliffe Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 212.
- •Briercliffe Primary School is a local authority school while St John the Baptist 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 Briercliffe Primary School better than St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Briercliffe Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 38.4 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 John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Briercliffe Primary School: 388. St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Briercliffe Primary School and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Briercliffe Primary School is 1129th of 2,286 and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1344th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).