Casterton Primary Academy vs Sir John Thursby Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Sir John Thursby Community College
Burnley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,121 students
| Measure | Casterton Primary Academy Burnley, North West | Sir John Thursby Community College Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 2,286 | #378 of 536 |
| National rank | #5557 of 15,697 | #3085 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 291 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castertonprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Casterton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 27.5).
- •Sir John Thursby Community College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 291.
- •Casterton Primary Academy is a academy school while Sir John Thursby Community College is a local authority 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 Casterton Primary Academy better than Sir John Thursby Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Casterton Primary Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 27.5 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 Casterton Primary Academy and Sir John Thursby Community College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Casterton Primary Academy: 291. Sir John Thursby Community College: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Casterton Primary Academy and Sir John Thursby Community College rank in North West?
Casterton Primary Academy is 660th of 2,286 and Sir John Thursby Community College is 378th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).