Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School vs Holy Trinity VC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 922 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
DARWEN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
240 students
Holy Trinity VC School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
119 students
| Measure | Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School DARWEN, North West | Holy Trinity VC School Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1652 of 2,286 | #1227 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12433 of 15,697 | #9585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 240 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 28.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.stpeterscep.co.uk/ | www.holytrinitydarwen.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity VC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 28.9).
- •Holy Trinity VC School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 43%).
- •Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 119.
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 Peter's Church of England Primary School better than Holy Trinity VC School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity VC School ranks higher (42.6 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School and Holy Trinity VC School?
About 922 m in a straight line, between DARWEN and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 240. Holy Trinity VC School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Holy Trinity VC School rank in North West?
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 1652nd of 2,286 and Holy Trinity VC School is 1227th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).