Britannia Community Primary School vs Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Britannia Community Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Britannia Community Primary School Bacup, North West | Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #913 of 2,286 | #508 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7510 of 15,697 | #4310 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Bacup | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.britanniaprimary.co.uk | www.olsa.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 52.2).
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 66%).
- •Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Britannia Community Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 195.
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 Britannia Community Primary School better than Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth ranks higher (67.8 vs 52.2 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 Britannia Community Primary School and Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bacup and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Britannia Community Primary School: 204. Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Britannia Community Primary School and Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth rank in North West?
Britannia Community Primary School is 913th of 2,286 and Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth is 508th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).