Higham St John's Church of England Primary School vs Wheatley Lane Methodist 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.
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Higham St John's Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West | Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1425 of 2,286 | #388 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11060 of 15,697 | #3268 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 120 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 120 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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.higham.lancs.sch.uk | www.wheatleylane.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 35.9).
- •Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 53%).
- •Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 120.
- •Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 35.9 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 Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School: 120. Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham St John's Church of England Primary School and Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is 1425th of 2,286 and Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is 388th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).