Abbey Village Primary School vs St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Village Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
52 students
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Abbey Village Primary School Chorley, North West | St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #954 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 52 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 43.7% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 6% |
| 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 | Chorley | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeyvillage.lancs.sch.uk | www.stpaulsfeniscowles.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 50.9).
- •Abbey Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 59%).
- •Abbey Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn is the larger school with 216 students compared with 52.
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 Abbey Village Primary School better than St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Village Primary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 50.9 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 Abbey Village Primary School and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Village Primary School: 52. St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Village Primary School and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn rank in North West?
Abbey Village Primary School is unranked and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn is 954th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).