Lower Darwen Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 666 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Darwen Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Lower Darwen Primary School Darwen, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Darwen, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1975 of 2,286 | #1686 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14299 of 15,697 | #12640 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 382 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Darwen | Darwen |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk | www.stjameslowerdarwen.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.9 vs 17.9).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 41%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Lower Darwen Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 202.
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 Lower Darwen Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (27.9 vs 17.9 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 Lower Darwen Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Darwen and Darwen in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lower Darwen Primary School: 382. St James' Church of England Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lower Darwen Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Lower Darwen Primary School is 1975th of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1686th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).