Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
DARWEN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Darwen, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen DARWEN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1640 of 2,286 | #786 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12349 of 15,697 | #6591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.stjosephsrcp.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 29.3).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is the larger school with 167 students compared with 165.
- •Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is a academy school while St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen 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 St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen ranks higher (56.5 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 St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Darwen and DARWEN in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary: 167. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen rank in North West?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is 1640th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen is 786th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).