Laneshaw Bridge Primary vs Trawden Forest 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.
Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Colne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Trawden Forest Primary School
Colne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Laneshaw Bridge Primary Colne, North West | Trawden Forest Primary School Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #376 of 2,286 | #536 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3140 of 15,697 | #4508 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Colne | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.laneshawbridgeschool.org.uk/ | www.trawden.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 66.9).
- •Trawden Forest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 73%).
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary is the larger school with 204 students compared with 193.
- •Laneshaw Bridge Primary is a academy school while Trawden Forest Primary School is a local authority 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 Laneshaw Bridge Primary better than Trawden Forest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Laneshaw Bridge Primary ranks higher (74.1 vs 66.9 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 Laneshaw Bridge Primary and Trawden Forest Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colne and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laneshaw Bridge Primary: 204. Trawden Forest Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laneshaw Bridge Primary and Trawden Forest Primary School rank in North West?
Laneshaw Bridge Primary is 376th of 2,286 and Trawden Forest Primary School is 536th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).