Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy vs Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
DARWEN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
240 students
| Measure | Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West | Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School DARWEN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1093 of 2,286 | #1652 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8688 of 15,697 | #12433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 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.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/ | www.stpeterscep.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 28.9).
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% 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 207.
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy 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, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy better than Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (46.9 vs 28.9 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, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Darwen and DARWEN in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 207. Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 1093rd 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).