Northern Primary School vs Sharneyford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
161 students
Sharneyford Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Northern Primary School Bacup, North West | Sharneyford Primary School Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1787 of 2,286 | #1988 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13240 of 15,697 | #14339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Bacup | Bacup |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.northern.lancs.sch.uk | www.sharneyford.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.7 vs 17.7).
- •Northern Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 30%).
- •Northern Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 63.
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 Northern Primary School better than Sharneyford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northern Primary School ranks higher (24.7 vs 17.7 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 Northern Primary School and Sharneyford Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bacup and Bacup in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northern Primary School: 161. Sharneyford Primary School: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northern Primary School and Sharneyford Primary School rank in North West?
Northern Primary School is 1787th of 2,286 and Sharneyford Primary School is 1988th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).