Blackburn Central High School vs Markazul Uloom
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 726 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Central High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,015 students
Markazul Uloom
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
26 students
| Measure | Blackburn Central High School Blackburn, North West | Markazul Uloom Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #365 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3019 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,015 | 26 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,015 | 26 |
| Free school meals | 44% | – |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 12% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 55.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.7% | 80% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.7% | 90% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 5.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bchs.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Markazul Uloom scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.0 vs 28.9).
- •Blackburn Central High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 26.
- •Blackburn Central High School is a academy school while Markazul Uloom is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Blackburn Central High School is co-educational and Markazul Uloom is boys.
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 Blackburn Central High School better than Markazul Uloom?
On the Success Index (England), Markazul Uloom ranks higher (89.0 vs 28.9 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 Blackburn Central High School and Markazul Uloom?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackburn Central High School: 1,015. Markazul Uloom: 26. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn Central High School and Markazul Uloom rank in North West?
Blackburn Central High School is 365th of 536 and Markazul Uloom is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).