Casterton Primary Academy vs Holy Trinity Roman Catholic 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.
Casterton Primary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
291 students
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Casterton Primary Academy Burnley, North West | Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #660 of 2,286 | #439 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5557 of 15,697 | #3745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 291 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| 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 | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castertonprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.holy-trinity34.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 61.4).
- •Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 72%).
- •Casterton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Casterton Primary Academy is the larger school with 291 students compared with 126.
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 Casterton Primary Academy better than Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (70.9 vs 61.4 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 Casterton Primary Academy and Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Casterton Primary Academy: 291. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Casterton Primary Academy and Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Casterton Primary Academy is 660th of 2,286 and Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 439th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).