Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Laneshaw Bridge Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
175 students
Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Colne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Colne, North West | Laneshaw Bridge Primary Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1323 of 2,286 | #376 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10354 of 15,697 | #3140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 175 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Colne | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-michaelangels.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.laneshawbridgeschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 39.0).
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary is the larger school with 204 students compared with 175.
- •Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Laneshaw Bridge Primary is a academy 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 Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Laneshaw Bridge Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Laneshaw Bridge Primary ranks higher (74.1 vs 39.0 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 Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and Laneshaw Bridge Primary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Colne and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School: 175. Laneshaw Bridge Primary: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and Laneshaw Bridge Primary rank in North West?
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1323rd of 2,286 and Laneshaw Bridge Primary is 376th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).