Heasandford Primary School vs Olive High Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heasandford Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
630 students
Olive High Boys
Burnley · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
114 students
| Measure | Heasandford Primary School Burnley, North West | Olive High Boys Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1453 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #11220 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 630 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 630 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 32.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.heasandford.co.uk | olivehighboys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heasandford Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 114.
- •Heasandford Primary School is a local authority school while Olive High Boys is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Heasandford Primary School is co-educational and Olive High Boys is boys.
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 Heasandford Primary School better than Olive High Boys?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heasandford Primary School and Olive High Boys?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heasandford Primary School: 630. Olive High Boys: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heasandford Primary School and Olive High Boys rank in North West?
Heasandford Primary School is 1453rd of 2,286 and Olive High Boys is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).