Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy vs Darwen Vale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Darwen Vale High School
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,039 students
| Measure | Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy Darwen, North West | Darwen Vale High School Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2185 of 2,286 | #280 of 536 |
| National rank | #15312 of 15,697 | #2354 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 1,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,039 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.darwenstjames.co.uk | www.darwenvale.com |
The verdict
- •Darwen Vale High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 9.3).
- •Darwen Vale High School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 203.
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 James CofE Primary Academy better than Darwen Vale High School?
On the Success Index (England), Darwen Vale High School ranks higher (41.9 vs 9.3 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 James CofE Primary Academy and Darwen Vale High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy: 203. Darwen Vale High School: 1,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy and Darwen Vale High School rank in North West?
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy is 2185th of 2,286 and Darwen Vale High School is 280th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).