Colne Park High School vs Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colne Park High School
Colne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
989 students
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
175 students
| Measure | Colne Park High School Colne, North West | Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 536 | #1323 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2961 of 4,090 | #10354 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 989 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colne | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.park-high.co.uk/ | www.st-michaelangels.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 30.1).
- •Colne Park High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 175.
- •Colne Park High School is a academy school while Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 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 Colne Park High School better than Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 30.1 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 Colne Park High School and Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colne and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Park High School: 989. Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Park High School and Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Colne Park High School is 351st of 536 and Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1323rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).