Casterton Primary Academy vs Woodlands Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 30 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
Woodlands Primary Academy
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
292 students
| Measure | Casterton Primary Academy Burnley, North West | Woodlands Primary Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 2,286 | #2201 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5557 of 15,697 | #15414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 291 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 52.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.castertonprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | woodlandsprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Casterton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 8.3).
- •Casterton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 40%).
- •Casterton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Woodlands Primary Academy is the larger school with 292 students compared with 291.
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 Woodlands Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Casterton Primary Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 8.3 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 Woodlands Primary Academy?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Casterton Primary Academy: 291. Woodlands Primary Academy: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Casterton Primary Academy and Woodlands Primary Academy rank in North West?
Casterton Primary Academy is 660th of 2,286 and Woodlands Primary Academy is 2201st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).