Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy vs St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 12 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
St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West | St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1093 of 2,286 | #1606 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8688 of 15,697 | #12154 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 207 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 62% |
| 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 | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/ | www.stethelberts.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 30.3).
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 62%).
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 St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (46.9 vs 30.3 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, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy: 207. St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 1093rd of 2,286 and St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1606th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).