Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School vs St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 493 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
158 students
St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Great Harwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
| Measure | Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Great Harwood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1884 of 2,286 | #2175 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13839 of 15,697 | #15276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 158 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Great Harwood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatharwoodstjohnscofeprimary.com/ | www.stwulstans.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.9 vs 9.8).
- •Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (44% vs 27%).
- •Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 135.
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 St John's Church of England Primary School better than St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood?
On the Success Index (England), Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (20.9 vs 9.8 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 St John's Church of England Primary School and St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Great Harwood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School: 158. St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School and St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood rank in North West?
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School is 1884th of 2,286 and St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood is 2175th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).