Haslingden Broadway Primary School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Haslingden Broadway Primary School Rossendale, North West | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1146 of 2,286 | #147 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9073 of 15,697 | #1139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Rossendale | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadway.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-thomasofcanterbury.st-helens.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 45.0).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 48%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 10%).
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 Haslingden Broadway Primary School better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 45.0 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 Haslingden Broadway Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haslingden Broadway Primary School: 207. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haslingden Broadway Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Haslingden Broadway Primary School is 1146th of 2,286 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 147th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).