Burnley Springfield Community Primary School vs Unity College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 863 m 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
Unity College
Burnley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,402 students
| Measure | Burnley Springfield Community Primary School Burnley, North West | Unity College Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1778 of 2,286 | #346 of 536 |
| National rank | #13188 of 15,697 | #2902 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 1,402 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,402 |
| Free school meals | 57.6% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.springfieldcps.lancs.sch.uk | www.unity-college.com/ |
The verdict
- •Unity College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 24.9).
- •Unity College is the larger school with 1,402 students compared with 203.
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 Unity College?
On the Success Index (England), Unity College ranks higher (31.2 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 Unity College?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School: 203. Unity College: 1,402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Springfield Community Primary School and Unity College rank in North West?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School is 1778th of 2,286 and Unity College is 346th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).