Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School vs St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 251 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
204 students
St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
| Measure | Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Burnley, North West | St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2202 of 2,286 | #1470 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15416 of 15,697 | #11334 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 204 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.lowerhousejunior.co.uk/ | www.st-augustines.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 8.2).
- •St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 35%).
- •St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 203.
- •Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School is a local authority school while St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Lowerhouse Junior School better than St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (34.5 vs 8.2 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 Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School and St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 251 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School: 204. St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School and St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School is 2202nd of 2,286 and St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1470th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).