Burnley Springfield Community Primary School vs Olive High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Olive High
BURNLEY · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
214 students
| Measure | Burnley Springfield Community Primary School Burnley, North West | Olive High BURNLEY, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1778 of 2,286 | #103 of 536 |
| National rank | #13188 of 15,697 | #917 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 47.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | BURNLEY |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.springfieldcps.lancs.sch.uk | www.olivehigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olive High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 24.9).
- •Olive High is the larger school with 214 students compared with 203.
- •Burnley Springfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while Olive High is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burnley Springfield Community Primary School is co-educational and Olive High is girls.
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 Springfield Community Primary School better than Olive High?
On the Success Index (England), Olive High ranks higher (72.4 vs 24.9 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 Springfield Community Primary School and Olive High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Burnley and BURNLEY in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School: 203. Olive High: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Springfield Community Primary School and Olive High rank in North West?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School is 1778th of 2,286 and Olive High is 103rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).