Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary vs Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Darwen, North West | Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1640 of 2,286 | #1093 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12349 of 15,697 | #8688 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sudellprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 29.3).
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 64%).
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 167.
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 Sudell Primary better than Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (46.9 vs 29.3 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 Sudell Primary and Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary: 167. Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary and Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy rank in North West?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is 1640th of 2,286 and Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 1093rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).