Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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 Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen
DARWEN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen DARWEN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1093 of 2,286 | #786 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8688 of 15,697 | #6591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 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.stbarnabasdarwen.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 46.9).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 65%).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 165.
- •Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy 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, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy 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 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 St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen?
About 1.4 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. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen rank in North West?
Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy is 1093rd 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).