Rishton Methodist Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Blackburn, North West BB1 4JF · Lancashire
#807 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#6764 of 15,697 nationally
About Rishton Methodist Primary School
Rishton Methodist Primary School is a local authority primary located in Blackburn, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 143 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 807th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 143; capacity filled 63.3%.
There are 73 schools in Blackburn; Rishton Methodist Primary School ranks 29th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)44.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rishton Methodist Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 143
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 44.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 63.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Rishton Methodist Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students · 327 m away
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students · 634 m away
The Hyndburn Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students · 693 m away
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
267 students · 1.8 km away
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
158 students · 1.8 km away
Great Harwood Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students · 1.9 km away
St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Great Harwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students · 1.9 km away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
187 students · 2.0 km away
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School
Oswaldtwistle · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
200 students · 2.2 km away
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
320 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Astmoor Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Hayton CofE Primary School
Brampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Accrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
142 students
Stalyhill Infant School
Stalybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
141 students
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rishton Methodist Primary School a good school?
Rishton Methodist Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #807 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rishton Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Rishton Methodist Primary School ranks #807 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #6764 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rishton Methodist Primary School?
Rishton Methodist Primary School had 143 students in 2025.
Is Rishton Methodist Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rishton Methodist Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rishton Methodist Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rishton Methodist Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.