Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School vs St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 644 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
258 students
| Measure | Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #758 of 2,286 | #1811 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6343 of 15,697 | #13374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 464 | 258 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 258 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stthomasblackburn.org.uk/ | www.stmatthewsblackburn.com |
The verdict
- •Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 24.0).
- •Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 53%).
- •Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 258.
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 St Thomas' Church of England Primary School better than St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 24.0 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 Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 464. St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 258. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 758th of 2,286 and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 1811th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).