Which is the best primary school in Bacup?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Britannia Community Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Bacup, with 66% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bacup ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bacup?

8 primary schools in Bacup published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bacup, ranked

The 8 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Britannia Community Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
2
Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
3
Bacup Thorn Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
4
Northern Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
5
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
6
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

37%

expected standard
7
Sharneyford Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

30%

expected standard
8
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

15%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bacup?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Britannia Community Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Bacup, with 66% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bacup ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bacup?: 8 primary schools in Bacup published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.