Best primary schools in Padiham (2026)
Padiham has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham, in the top 39% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 59%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 39% in England |
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham Padiham · Roman Catholic |
68% | 80% | 3% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 43% in England |
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Padiham · Church of England |
60% | 60% | 4% | Requires improvement | |
3 Bottom 17% in England |
Padiham Primary School Padiham |
50% | 47% | 3% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 6% in England |
Padiham Green Church of England Primary School Padiham · Church of England |
41% | 48% | 0% | Report card |
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What is the best primary school in Padiham?
On exam results over the last three years, St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is the top-ranked primary school in Padiham, in the top 39% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.