Blackburn Central High School vs St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 249 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
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Blackburn Central High School Blackburn, North West | St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 536 | #1019 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3019 of 4,090 | #8191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,015 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,015 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bchs.co.uk | www.stmaryandstjosephs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 28.9).
- •Blackburn Central High School is the larger school with 1,015 students compared with 203.
- •Blackburn Central High School is a academy school while St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a local authority 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 Blackburn Central High School better than St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn ranks higher (49.2 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 St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
About 249 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. St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn Central High School and St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Blackburn Central High School is 365th of 536 and St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1019th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).