Blackburn Central High School vs Noorul 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
Noorul Uloom
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–23
125 students
| Measure | Blackburn Central High School Blackburn, North West | Noorul Uloom Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 536 | #179 of 536 |
| National rank | #3019 of 4,090 | #1518 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–23 |
| Students | 1,015 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,015 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 44% | – |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.7% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.7% | 75% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 5.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bchs.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Noorul Uloom scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 28.9).
- •Blackburn Central High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 125.
- •Blackburn Central High School is a academy school while Noorul Uloom is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Blackburn Central High School is co-educational and Noorul Uloom is girls.
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 Noorul Uloom?
On the Success Index (England), Noorul Uloom ranks higher (59.5 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 Noorul 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. Noorul Uloom: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn Central High School and Noorul Uloom rank in North West?
Blackburn Central High School is 365th of 536 and Noorul Uloom is 179th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).