Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School vs Olive High Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 274 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
Olive High Boys
Burnley · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
114 students
| Measure | Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West | Olive High Boys Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1845 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #13549 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 210 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 32.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.st-peters-burnley.lancs.sch.uk/ | olivehighboys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 114.
- •Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Olive High Boys is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is co-educational and Olive High Boys is boys.
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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School better than Olive High Boys?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Olive High Boys?
About 274 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 210. Olive High Boys: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Olive High Boys rank in North West?
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 1845th of 2,286 and Olive High Boys is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).