Higham St John's Church of England Primary School vs Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Padiham, Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
| Measure | Higham St John's Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West | Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Padiham, Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1425 of 2,286 | #1526 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11060 of 15,697 | #11703 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 120 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Padiham, Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.higham.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-leonards.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Higham St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 32.7).
- •Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •Higham St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 120.
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 Higham St John's Church of England Primary School better than Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Higham St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 32.7 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 Higham St John's Church of England Primary School and Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Padiham, Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School: 120. Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham St John's Church of England Primary School and Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is 1425th of 2,286 and Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is 1526th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).