Great Harwood Primary School vs The Hyndburn Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
The Hyndburn Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
| Measure | Great Harwood Primary School Blackburn, North West | The Hyndburn Academy Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1656 of 2,286 | #449 of 536 |
| National rank | #12462 of 15,697 | #3642 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 210 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatharwood.lancs.sch.uk | www.hyndburnacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Harwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 18.6).
- •The Hyndburn Academy is the larger school with 641 students compared with 210.
- •Great Harwood Primary School is a local authority school while The Hyndburn 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 Great Harwood Primary School better than The Hyndburn Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Harwood Primary School ranks higher (28.8 vs 18.6 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 The Hyndburn Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Harwood Primary School: 210. The Hyndburn Academy: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Harwood Primary School and The Hyndburn Academy rank in North West?
Great Harwood Primary School is 1656th of 2,286 and The Hyndburn Academy is 449th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).