St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe vs St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 381 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
CLITHEROE · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
262 students
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Clitheroe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe CLITHEROE, North West | St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1587 of 2,286 | #771 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12006 of 15,697 | #6499 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 262 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 262 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 83.2% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | CLITHEROE | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjames-clitheroe.co.uk | www.ssmj.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 31.2).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe is the larger school with 262 students compared with 133.
- •St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe is a local authority school while St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic 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 St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe better than St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 31.2 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 St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe and St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 381 m in a straight line, between CLITHEROE and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe: 262. St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe and St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe is 1587th of 2,286 and St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 771st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).