Darwen Aldridge Community Academy vs Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 840 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,036 students
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Darwen Aldridge Community Academy Darwen, North West | Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #445 of 536 | #2185 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3607 of 4,090 | #15312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,036 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | – |
| town | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daca.uk.com/ | www.darwenstjames.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Darwen Aldridge Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.2 vs 9.3).
- •Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 203.
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 Darwen Aldridge Community Academy better than Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Darwen Aldridge Community Academy ranks higher (19.2 vs 9.3 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 Darwen Aldridge Community Academy and Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy: 1,036. Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Aldridge Community Academy and Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy is 445th of 536 and Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is 2185th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).