Padiham Green Church of England Primary School vs St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 400 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
Padiham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
179 students
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Padiham Green Church of England Primary School Padiham, North West | St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2093 of 2,286 | #620 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14842 of 15,697 | #5242 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 179 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Padiham | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.padihamgreen.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-john.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 13.7).
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 48%).
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is the larger school with 233 students compared with 179.
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 Padiham Green Church of England Primary School better than St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham ranks higher (63.0 vs 13.7 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 Padiham Green Church of England Primary School and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham?
About 400 m in a straight line, between Padiham and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School: 179. St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padiham Green Church of England Primary School and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham rank in North West?
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School is 2093rd of 2,286 and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is 620th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).