Brookhouse Primary School vs Islamiyah School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 728 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookhouse Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
Islamiyah School
Blackburn · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
153 students
| Measure | Brookhouse Primary School Blackburn, North West | Islamiyah School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #460 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #3910 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 247 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 117.6% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.brookhouseprimary.co.uk | islamiyahschoolblackburn.com |
The verdict
- •Brookhouse Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 153.
- •Brookhouse Primary School is a local authority school while Islamiyah School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brookhouse Primary School is co-educational and Islamiyah School 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 Brookhouse Primary School better than Islamiyah School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookhouse Primary School and Islamiyah School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookhouse Primary School: 247. Islamiyah School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookhouse Primary School and Islamiyah School rank in North West?
Brookhouse Primary School is 460th of 2,286 and Islamiyah School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).