Burtonwood Community Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burtonwood Community Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Newton-le-Willows · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
| Measure | Burtonwood Community Primary School Warrington, North West | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #411 of 2,286 | #485 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3481 of 15,697 | #4114 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 206 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Warrington | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burtonwoodcp.co.uk | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burtonwood Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 68.9).
- •Burtonwood Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 72%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is the larger school with 219 students compared with 206.
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 Burtonwood Community Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burtonwood Community Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 68.9 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 Burtonwood Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burtonwood Community Primary School: 206. St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burtonwood Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy rank in North West?
Burtonwood Community Primary School is 411th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is 485th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).