Sir John Thursby Community College vs St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Thursby Community College
Burnley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,121 students
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Sir John Thursby Community College Burnley, North West | St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 536 | #1344 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3085 of 4,090 | #10492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,121 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,121 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnsrcprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 27.5).
- •Sir John Thursby Community College is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 212.
- •Sir John Thursby Community College is a local authority school while St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Sir John Thursby Community College better than St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 27.5 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 Sir John Thursby Community College and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Thursby Community College: 1,121. St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Thursby Community College and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Sir John Thursby Community College is 378th of 536 and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1344th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).