Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School vs Padiham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
Padiham Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
| Measure | Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School Burnley, North West | Padiham Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1220 of 2,286 | #1948 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9553 of 15,697 | #14201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 116 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 43.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hapton.lancs.sch.uk | www.padiham.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.8 vs 18.6).
- •Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 47%).
- •Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Padiham Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 116.
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 Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School better than Padiham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School ranks higher (42.8 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 Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School and Padiham Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School: 116. Padiham Primary School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School and Padiham Primary School rank in North West?
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School is 1220th of 2,286 and Padiham Primary School is 1948th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).