Al Islah Girls' High School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 349 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Islah Girls' High School
BLACKBURN · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
119 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
258 students
| Measure | Al Islah Girls' High School BLACKBURN, North West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 536 | #1811 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3288 of 4,090 | #13374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 119 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 258 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 48.6% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 31.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | BLACKBURN | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alislah.org.uk | www.stmatthewsblackburn.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.4 vs 24.0).
- •St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 119.
- •Al Islah Girls' High School is a independent school while St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Islah Girls' High School is girls and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 Al Islah Girls' High School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al Islah Girls' High School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
About 349 m in a straight line, between BLACKBURN and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Islah Girls' High School: 119. St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Islah Girls' High School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Al Islah Girls' High School is 402nd of 536 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 1811th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).