Great Harwood Primary School vs Rishton Methodist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Harwood Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
Rishton Methodist Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
| Measure | Great Harwood Primary School Blackburn, North West | Rishton Methodist Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1656 of 2,286 | #807 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12462 of 15,697 | #6764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatharwood.lancs.sch.uk | www.rishton.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rishton Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 28.8).
- •Rishton Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 52%).
- •Great Harwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Great Harwood Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 143.
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 Great Harwood Primary School better than Rishton Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rishton Methodist Primary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 28.8 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 Great Harwood Primary School and Rishton Methodist Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Harwood Primary School: 210. Rishton Methodist Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Harwood Primary School and Rishton Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Great Harwood Primary School is 1656th of 2,286 and Rishton Methodist Primary School is 807th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).