Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School vs Olive High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 187 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
BURNLEY · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
214 students
| Measure | Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West | Olive High BURNLEY, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1845 of 2,286 | #103 of 536 |
| National rank | #13549 of 15,697 | #917 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 210 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 47.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.st-peters-burnley.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.olivehigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Olive High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 22.9).
- •Olive High is the larger school with 214 students compared with 210.
- •Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Olive High 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 is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School better than Olive High?
On the Success Index (England), Olive High ranks higher (72.4 vs 22.9 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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Olive High?
About 187 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: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Olive High rank in North West?
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 1845th of 2,286 and Olive High is 103rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).