Gisburn Road Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 320 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Barnoldswick · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Barnoldswick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
119 students
| Measure | Gisburn Road Community Primary School Barnoldswick, North West | St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy Barnoldswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #596 of 2,286 | #974 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5072 of 15,697 | #7903 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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 | Barnoldswick | Barnoldswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gisburnroad.com | www.st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gisburn Road Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 50.4).
- •Gisburn Road Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •Gisburn Road Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Gisburn Road Community Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 119.
- •Gisburn Road Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy 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 Gisburn Road Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gisburn Road Community Primary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 50.4 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 Gisburn Road Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Barnoldswick and Barnoldswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School: 204. St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gisburn Road Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Gisburn Road Community Primary School is 596th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 974th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).