Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary vs Longshaw Community Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
Longshaw Community Junior School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Blackburn, North West | Longshaw Community Junior School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #269 of 2,286 | #1259 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2111 of 15,697 | #9830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 416 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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.theredeemercep.co.uk/ | www.longshawjunior.org |
The verdict
- •Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 41.4).
- •Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 67%).
- •Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 334.
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 the Redeemer CofE Primary better than Longshaw Community Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary ranks higher (80.3 vs 41.4 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 the Redeemer CofE Primary and Longshaw Community Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary: 416. Longshaw Community Junior School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary and Longshaw Community Junior School rank in North West?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is 269th of 2,286 and Longshaw Community Junior School is 1259th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).