Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy vs Penketh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 36 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
Penketh Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West | Penketh Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1093 of 2,286 | #361 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8688 of 15,697 | #3012 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/ | www.penkethprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Penketh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 46.9).
- •Penketh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 65%).
- •Penketh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 Penketh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Penketh Primary School ranks higher (74.9 vs 46.9 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 Penketh Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 207. Penketh Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and Penketh Primary School rank in North West?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 1093rd of 2,286 and Penketh Primary School is 361st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).