Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Burnley, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2025 of 2,286 | #2159 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14501 of 15,697 | #15209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.ststephensburnley.com | www.st-marys-burnley.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.5 vs 10.5).
- •St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 40%).
- •Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 197.
- •Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (16.5 vs 10.5 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 Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 200. St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 2025th of 2,286 and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2159th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).