Burnley High School vs St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 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
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Burnley High School Burnley, North West | St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 536 | #620 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3289 of 4,090 | #5242 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 579 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.st-john.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 23.4).
- •Burnley High School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 233.
- •Burnley High School is a academy school while St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham 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 St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham ranks higher (63.0 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 St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley High School: 579. St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley High School and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham rank in North West?
Burnley High School is 403rd of 536 and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is 620th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).