Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
WIDNES · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
306 students
| Measure | Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Widnes, North West | St Bede's Catholic Junior School WIDNES, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #463 of 2,286 | #875 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3947 of 15,697 | #7253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 414 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 19% |
| 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 | Widnes | WIDNES |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.farnworthcofeprimary.co.uk/ | www.stbedesjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 53.4).
- •Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 306.
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 Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 53.4 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 Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Widnes and WIDNES in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School: 414. St Bede's Catholic Junior School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School is 463rd of 2,286 and St Bede's Catholic Junior School is 875th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).