St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall Rossendale, North West | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 2,286 | #1088 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1172 of 15,697 | #8654 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 11% |
| 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 | Rossendale | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjamesthelessschool.co.uk | www.stjohnfisherprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 47.1).
- •St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 56%).
- •St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 11%).
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-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall ranks higher (86.9 vs 47.1 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-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall: 211. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall is 149th of 2,286 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 1088th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).