Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School vs St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 602 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Rawtenstall · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
276 students
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
| Measure | Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School Rawtenstall, North West | St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1794 of 2,286 | #149 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13299 of 15,697 | #1172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 276 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 19% |
| 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 | Rawtenstall | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stpaulsrawtenstall.co.uk/ | www.stjamesthelessschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 24.4).
- •St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 44%).
- •St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 2%).
- •Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 211.
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 St Paul's Church of England Primary School better than St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall?
On the Success Index (England), St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall ranks higher (86.9 vs 24.4 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 St Paul's Church of England Primary School and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Rawtenstall and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School: 276. St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall rank in North West?
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School is 1794th of 2,286 and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall is 149th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).