Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
| Measure | Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 2,286 | #2065 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1274 of 15,697 | #14696 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 106 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.balderstoneschool.co.uk | www.stedwardscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 15.0).
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 42%).
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
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 Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 15.0 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 Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 106. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 164th of 2,286 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 2065th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).