Colne Park High School vs West Craven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 5.6 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
West Craven High School
Barnoldswick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
528 students
| Measure | Colne Park High School Colne, North West | West Craven High School Barnoldswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #351 of 536 | #354 of 536 |
| National rank | #2961 of 4,090 | #2983 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 989 | 528 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 528 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.3% | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Colne | Barnoldswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.park-high.co.uk/ | www.westcraven.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.1 vs 29.5).
- •Colne Park High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 528.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Colne Park High School better than West Craven High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colne Park High School and West Craven High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Colne and Barnoldswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Park High School: 989. West Craven High School: 528. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Park High School and West Craven High School rank in North West?
Colne Park High School is 351st of 536 and West Craven High School is 354th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).