Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School vs Whittlefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km 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
Whittlefield Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Burnley, North West | Whittlefield Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2202 of 2,286 | #1438 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15416 of 15,697 | #11134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whittlefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.6 vs 8.2).
- •Whittlefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 35%).
- •Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 188.
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 Whittlefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whittlefield Primary School ranks higher (35.6 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 Whittlefield Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School: 204. Whittlefield Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School and Whittlefield Primary School rank in North West?
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School is 2202nd of 2,286 and Whittlefield Primary School is 1438th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).