Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary vs Markazul Uloom
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Markazul Uloom
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
26 students
| Measure | Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary Blackburn, North West | Markazul Uloom Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #269 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #2111 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 416 | 26 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 26 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 12% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.theredeemercep.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Markazul Uloom scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.0 vs 80.3).
- •Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 26.
- •Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is a local authority school while Markazul Uloom is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary 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 the Redeemer CofE Primary better than Markazul Uloom?
On the Success Index (England), Markazul Uloom ranks higher (89.0 vs 80.3 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 Markazul Uloom?
About 1.3 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. Markazul Uloom: 26. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary and Markazul Uloom rank in North West?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is 269th of 2,286 and Markazul Uloom is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).