Burnley Ightenhill Primary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
349 students
Woodlands Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
| Measure | Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Burnley, North West | Woodlands Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1858 of 2,286 | #623 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13638 of 15,697 | #5283 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 349 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 16% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ightenhill.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.woodlandsschoolformby.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 22.3).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 46%).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 7%).
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 Ightenhill Primary School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodlands Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 22.3 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 Ightenhill Primary School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School: 349. Woodlands Primary School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Ightenhill Primary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in North West?
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is 1858th of 2,286 and Woodlands Primary School is 623rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).