Olive High Boys vs St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 656 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive High Boys
Burnley · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
114 students
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Olive High Boys Burnley, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2159 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #15209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 197 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 32.6% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | olivehighboys.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-burnley.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 197 students compared with 114.
- •Olive High Boys is a independent school while St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Olive High Boys is boys and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is co-educational.
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 Olive High Boys better than St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Olive High Boys and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Olive High Boys: 114. St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Olive High Boys and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Olive High Boys is unranked and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2159th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).