Audley Junior School vs St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 476 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audley Junior School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
392 students
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Audley Junior School Blackburn, North West | St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #950 of 2,286 | #1019 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7764 of 15,697 | #8191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 392 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audleyjuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.stmaryandstjosephs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Audley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 49.2).
- •Audley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Audley Junior School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 203.
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 Audley Junior School better than St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), Audley Junior School ranks higher (50.9 vs 49.2 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 Audley Junior School and St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audley Junior School: 392. St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audley Junior School and St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Audley Junior School is 950th of 2,286 and St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1019th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).