Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Westholme School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.2 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
Westholme School
Blackburn · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
706 students
| Measure | Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West | Westholme School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 2,286 | #302 of 536 |
| National rank | #1274 of 15,697 | #2547 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 106 | 706 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 706 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.9 |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.balderstoneschool.co.uk | www.westholmeschool.com |
The verdict
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 38.3).
- •Westholme School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 106.
- •Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Westholme School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Westholme School?
On the Success Index (England), Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 38.3 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 Westholme School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 106. Westholme School: 706. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Westholme School rank in North West?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 164th of 2,286 and Westholme School is 302nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).