Burnley High School vs Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley High School
Burnley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
579 students
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
| Measure | Burnley High School Burnley, North West | Higham St John's Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 536 | #1425 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3289 of 4,090 | #11060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 579 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | burnleyhighschool.co.uk/ | www.higham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Higham St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 23.4).
- •Burnley High School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 120.
- •Burnley High School is a academy school while Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Burnley High School better than Higham St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Higham St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 23.4 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 Burnley High School and Higham St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley High School: 579. Higham St John's Church of England Primary School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley High School and Higham St John's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Burnley High School is 403rd of 536 and Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is 1425th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).