St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School vs St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 687 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
279 students
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School Burnley, North West | St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1913 of 2,286 | #1344 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14042 of 15,697 | #10492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 279 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-jameslanehead.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 19.7).
- •St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 50%).
- •St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 212.
- •St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School 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 St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School 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 19.7 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 St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School: 279. St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School is 1913th of 2,286 and St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1344th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).