Kelbrook Primary School vs West Craven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelbrook Primary School
Barnoldswick · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
West Craven High School
Barnoldswick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
528 students
| Measure | Kelbrook Primary School Barnoldswick, North West | West Craven High School Barnoldswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #537 of 2,286 | #354 of 536 |
| National rank | #4513 of 15,697 | #2983 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 96 | 528 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 528 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnoldswick | Barnoldswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kelbrookprimaryschool.uk | www.westcraven.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kelbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 29.5).
- •West Craven High School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 96.
- •Kelbrook Primary School is a local authority school while West Craven High 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 Kelbrook Primary School better than West Craven High School?
On the Success Index (England), Kelbrook Primary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 29.5 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 Kelbrook Primary School and West Craven High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Barnoldswick and Barnoldswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kelbrook Primary School: 96. West Craven High School: 528. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kelbrook Primary School and West Craven High School rank in North West?
Kelbrook Primary School is 537th of 2,286 and West Craven High School is 354th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).