Broad Oak Community Primary School vs Heasandford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Oak Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
630 students
Heasandford Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
630 students
| Measure | Broad Oak Community Primary School St Helens, North West | Heasandford Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1838 of 2,286 | #1453 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13498 of 15,697 | #11220 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 630 | 630 |
| Pupils on roll | 630 | 630 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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 | St Helens | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadoak.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.heasandford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heasandford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.1 vs 23.2).
- •Heasandford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Heasandford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
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 Broad Oak Community Primary School better than Heasandford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heasandford Primary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 23.2 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 Broad Oak Community Primary School and Heasandford Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broad Oak Community Primary School: 630. Heasandford Primary School: 630. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broad Oak Community Primary School and Heasandford Primary School rank in North West?
Broad Oak Community Primary School is 1838th of 2,286 and Heasandford Primary School is 1453rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).