Burnley Brunshaw Primary School vs Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 657 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Burnley Brunshaw Primary School Burnley, North West | Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2228 of 2,286 | #2025 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15491 of 15,697 | #14501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.ststephensburnley.com |
The verdict
- •Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.5 vs 6.9).
- •Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 23%).
- •Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 200.
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 Burnley Brunshaw Primary School better than Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (16.5 vs 6.9 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 Burnley Brunshaw Primary School and Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School: 414. Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Brunshaw Primary School and Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is 2228th of 2,286 and Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 2025th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).