Britannia Community Primary School vs St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School
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.
Britannia Community Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
| Measure | Britannia Community Primary School Bacup, North West | St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #913 of 2,286 | #960 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7510 of 15,697 | #7806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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.sjsm.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Britannia Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 50.8).
- •Britannia Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 65%).
- •St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Britannia Community Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 109.
- •Britannia Community Primary School is a local authority school while St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School 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 Britannia Community Primary School better than St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Britannia Community Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 50.8 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 St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bacup and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Britannia Community Primary School: 204. St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Britannia Community Primary School and St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Britannia Community Primary School is 913th of 2,286 and St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School is 960th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).