Ashurst Primary School vs St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 265 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashurst Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
| Measure | Ashurst Primary School St Helens, North West | St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1555 of 2,286 | #1515 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11839 of 15,697 | #11621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ashurst.st-helens.sch.uk | www.stmarysblackbrook.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 31.9).
- •Ashurst Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 53%).
- •St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 216.
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 Ashurst Primary School better than St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 31.9 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 Ashurst Primary School and St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School?
About 265 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashurst Primary School: 216. St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashurst Primary School and St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Ashurst Primary School is 1555th of 2,286 and St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School is 1515th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).