Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary vs Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 571 m 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School
DARWEN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
240 students
| Measure | Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Darwen, North West | Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School DARWEN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1640 of 2,286 | #1652 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12349 of 15,697 | #12433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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.stpeterscep.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.3 vs 28.9).
- •Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 43%).
- •Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 167.
- •Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is a academy school while Darwen St Peter's Church of England 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 Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary better than Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary 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 Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary and Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
About 571 m 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary and Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is 1640th of 2,286 and Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 1652nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).