Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy vs St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Nr Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Nr Wigan, North West | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 2,286 | #576 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3161 of 15,697 | #4915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 191 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | Nr Wigan | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pda.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-marymagdalenesrc.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 64.7).
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 69%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
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 Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy better than St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 64.7 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 Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Nr Wigan and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy: 191. St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is 378th of 2,286 and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 576th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).