Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School vs The Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
The Valley Leadership Academy
Bacup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
578 students
| Measure | Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School Rossendale, North West | The Valley Leadership Academy Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2269 of 2,286 | #458 of 536 |
| National rank | #15626 of 15,697 | #3695 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 112 | 578 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 578 |
| Free school meals | 55.4% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 53.3% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rossendale | Bacup |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | newchurchcofe.lancs.sch.uk | www.thevalleyleadershipacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Valley Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.7 vs 4.5).
- •The Valley Leadership Academy is the larger school with 578 students compared with 112.
- •Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Valley Leadership Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School better than The Valley Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Valley Leadership Academy ranks higher (17.7 vs 4.5 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 Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School and The Valley Leadership Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Bacup in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School: 112. The Valley Leadership Academy: 578. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School and The Valley Leadership Academy rank in North West?
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School is 2269th of 2,286 and The Valley Leadership Academy is 458th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).